Matthew Leitch Movies

A foreign journalist travels to Panama to cover the carnival of Las Tablas, only to get caught up in the local madness thanks to his raging libido and outgoing demeanor. Charged with covering one of Latin America's premier celebrations for an online publication, Brian (Matthew Leitch), begins scouring the internet in search of an online hook-up or two during his wild excursion. But foreigners face danger when they get swept up in the spirit of celebration, and before long Brian has gotten himself into a desperate situation. As the rum begins to flow, Brian finds himself in a surprising relationship with a jagged edge. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Set in 1978 England, AKA opens with 18-year-old Dean (Matthew Leitch) being kicked out of his working-class home by his abusive father. Shy but socially ambitious, Dean subsequently finds work with high society marm Lady Gryffon (Diana Quick), who introduces him to the privileged set. However, Dean does something to perturb the good lady, and is unceremoniously kicked out of her household. Loathe to part company with the perks of high society, he assumes the identity of Lady Gryffon's son, Alex, and relocates to Paris. There, he makes the acquaintance of Benjamin (Peter Youngblood Hills), a cute but drug-riddled American, and Benjamin's lover David (George Asprey), an older playboy who has the hots for Dean. What unfolds is a tale of deceit, class warfare, and the complexities of sexual identity. AKA was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi