''Save Me'' is an American

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2007 film directed by Robert Cary about Mark ( Chad Allen), a drug-addicted gay man who is admitted into an

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program run by Gayle (

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) and her husband Ted (

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). The film premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and was later picked up for distribution by independent studio

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. In September 2008 the film began its limited theatrical release in select markets in the United States. The film screened at several film festivals and drew positive reviews from ''Entertainment Weekly'', ''Variety'', ''Time Out London'' and several other publications.

Plot summary

When Mark—a young gay man addicted to sex and drugs—hits bottom, his concerned brother checks him into a Christian retreat in the New Mexico desert. Run by a compassionate husband and wife team, Gayle and Ted have made it their life's mission to "cure" young men of their 'gay affliction' through spiritual guidance. At first, Mark resists, but soon takes the message to heart. As Mark's fellowship with his fellow Ex-Gays grow stronger, however, he finds himself powerfully drawn to Scott, another young man battling family demons of his own. As their friendship begins to develop into romance, Mark and Scott are forced to confront their true selves.

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* * American LGBTQ-related films Films about conversion therapy Films about LGBTQ and Christianity Films scored by Jeff Cardoni 2007 drama films Films shot in New Mexico American drama films 2000s LGBTQ-related drama films First Run Features films 2007 LGBTQ-related films 2007 films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films {{LGBT-drama-film-stub