Brokeback sets trend for gay characters

The huge success of Brokeback Mountain has opened doors for other gay characters in movies.

The huge success of Brokeback Mountain has opened doors for other gay characters in movies.

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According to Contactmusic.com, a new movie The Night Listener starring Robin Williams as a gay writer and two other films Quinceanera and Shock To The System will be released soon.

Actor Chad Allen, who stars as a gay detective in Shock To The System, said: "There was a huge fear or belief that you couldn't tell a story with a gay hero and have it make money. A well-made movie with a good story trumps everything. It's not just a victory for gay rights; it's a victory for humanity."