The Skinny

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The Skinny

2012

1h 43m

5.5(18 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Five black Brown University classmates, four gay men and a lesbian, reunite in New York City for a weekend of fun, sins, secrets, lies and drama.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Jussie Smollett

Magnus

Acting

Blake Young-Fountain

Sebastian

Acting

Anthony Burrell

Kyle

Acting

Shanika Warren-Markland

Langston

Acting

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

Joey

Acting

Jennia Fredrique

Savannah

Acting

Dustin Ross

Ryan

No Image

Acting

Wilson Cruz

Dr. Vasquez

Acting

Seth Gilliam

Testing Van Doc

Acting

Michael Franklin

Michael

Acting

Shaun Ross

Gay Pride Dancer

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