Change (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2011, Change is a drama film directed by Melissa Osborne, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. An African-American teenager grapples with his sexual identity on the night Barack Obama is elected President and Proposition 8 — the California voter initiative to eliminate same-sex marriage — is passed. When one of Jamie's friend group initiates the bullying of an openly gay classmate, Jamie uses his wits to try and prevent it, but when things don't go the way he predicted, he is forced to face his fears head on. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Frameline35: The San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, Change is a poetic and moving film which deftly examines one young man's internal identity struggles within the context of the modern movement for LGBT rights, and a high school experience fraught with peer pressure.
Who’s in it. Change stars Sean Michael McClam as Jamie, Preston Mayes as Vincent, Jesse James Rice as Ivan and Brooklyn Lowe as Candice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Change has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Change page.
If you liked it. Fans of Change tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Change (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Change change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Change worth watching?
- Change holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Change?
- Change stars Sean Michael McClam, Preston Mayes, Jesse James Rice, Brooklyn Lowe and Carl W. Crudup.
- When was Change released?
- Change was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.