Following the screening of “Before Night Falls” Friday night, I had mixed feelings about the film. The portrayal of homosexuals and the gay community was refreshing and surprising in its accuracy. I appreciated the political and social issues the movie tackled, however, I feel that perhaps it was a bit overwhelming for the film. Multiple times throughout the film I found myself googling different political and cultural aspects of the film so I could keep up with it. On top of this, the film portrayed symbolisms reminiscent of the idea that artists are a political movement’s greatest enemy. Overall, I really appreciated this beautifully made film.