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A pro football player X, narratives his journey of self-discovery and sexuality both on and off the field. Fruit showcase X’s relationship with his friends, teammates, and family as they enact their view of his in a hyper-masculine industry of pro sports. X must consider how he wants his story to be told, for himself. As well for other focusing same conflicts as him.
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