, Taylor Frey , Samuel Larsen and Maggie Geha . Arnold directed from his original screenplay.
“Shoulder Dance” follows gay and straight best friends Ira and Roger who haven’t seen each other in 24 years. When Roger arrives unexpectedly for the weekend, with his girlfriend Lilly , long suppressed desires dangerously resurface and the strength of Ira’s long-term relationship with Josh is tested.
“Shoulder Dance” premiered at Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival in Los Angeles in February, where it won best LGBTQ film and best supporting actress for Geha and was nominated for best picture. It will next be at the upcoming Philadelphia Independent Film Festival later this month and has further festival dates planned.