The Trip(Movie, 2002)

The Trip is a 2002 American romantic drama film directed by Miles Swain. It traces the relationship between two men from their initial meeting in 1973 until 1984. A period piece featuring two opposites who fall in love in the middle of the gay rights movement, the film features historical events as a backdrop, from Anita Bryant's attempt to over turn a Florida law providing protection of Gay rights in the 70s, to the AIDS outbreak in the 80s. Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, praised from Rex Reed & Los Angeles Times it went on to be the winner of over a dozen film festival awards Including 2 HBO Audience Awards for best film Best Actor Steve Braun Best Director Miles Swain. Miles Swain who at time of filming was a resident at famous Estate Falcon Lair decided to film most of the movie there to save money on production costs. It is the only movie ever shot on the property due to the private former owners Doris Duke & Valentino. ()