I am neither British nor homosexual therefore the particular circumstances of the characters of this movie do not relate directly with my personal experience. But I liked it very much because the particular case described can be generalized not withstanding its specific trappings as a depiction of the dilemmas and strategies that are available to people who realize that their choices and identity do not conform with those of the majority of their fellow humans in their working environment and society in general. The minority identity should be asserted in an outspoken manner to gain recognition or should one tread carefully and discreetly so as not to offend the sensibilities of the majority? "Blue Jean" depicts characters that make those different choices. It does so in a sensitive manner and that is what I liked in this movie. I also liked the acting and the depiction of the humdrum reality of school athletics. Truly a chunk of life in the border of realism with naturalism.
Review of Blue Jean
