Fellow Travelers star in Next Year film that sees homosexuality banned

Fellow Travellers’ Jelani Aladin stars in the dystopian queer film Next Year. (Bruce Grikas/Getty)

next yearIf you look at the trailer for travel companion Star Jelani Aladin is thrust into a dystopian future America where homosexual acts are illegal.

The short story follows Robert, played by Aladdin, grieving the death of his husband in a dystopian future America where “traditional values” are the law.

Aladdin played political journalist Marcus Hook. travel companionthe love interest of dazzling drag queen Frankie Hines (Noah Ricketts). However, this new role will see Aladdin playing a character from the disturbing future.

Joining him is sleep no more‘s Zach Martens plays his lover, and also first wife clubShatz Aletaha.

trailer, share varietywhich shows the level of LGBTQ+ hatred prevalent in this country. Gay people are banned from banks, gay bars are raided and the government carries out heavy surveillance.

A government broadcaster declares that “any suspected homosexual activity must be reported immediately.”

“We all know things are going to be bad when those ******s win. We didn’t know they were going to be this bad,” Robert responds in the trailer.

As Robert grows closer to his neighbor, he struggles with whether to follow his heart or protect himself from anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

next year It was written and directed by queer filmmaking duo Peter DiMario and Guto Barra.

“next year “This is a deeply personal and politically resonant film that reflects the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community today,” the film’s production details state.

“It is both a warning and a testament to the resilience of love in dark times.”

next year It is currently being screened at an international film festival, but a general release date has not yet been determined. You can see the trailer here.