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The Fight Before Christmas
A video musical comedy about a same-sex couple and family values
Directed by Demian

The Fight Before Christmas is the heart-warming story of Bruce and Bill, a male couple, loosely based on Clement Moore’s familiar poem, “The Night Before Christmas.” In this version, Bruce pretends his mom is Santa and she pretends the couple are just roommates. But it’s Bill, not Santa, who hits the roof.

Originally produced as a 20-minute VHS, this video is now available as a 7:30 minute excerpt on Demian’s Film & Video Projects DVD.

This video is an expanded version of the popular choral work (of the same title) commissioned by three gay choruses. This video won runner-up in the comedy category in a national, independent video contest in 1993.

The angels don't agree with each other
Three angels arrive to prevent escalating arguments
between Bruce and Bill. This won’t be easy because
the angels themselves are argumentative.

Bruce and Bill don't agree


“Santa from Hell”
Bruce is defensive when Bill vents his fury.
All because Bruce won’t tell his mom
that they are in a committed relationship.

Bruce's Mom and Bill certainly don't agree


“Presents”
Mom (with twig in beard from having climbed
the trellis) is off-put when Bill remarks on
“Santa” carrying a purse.

Disagreement rules


“Not the Santa”
The angels tread fearfully.

The angels, Mom, Bruce and Bill find a happy ending
Bruce, finally confronted, admits to being gay and
loving Bill. But to get to this happy ending, does
he admit to knowing that “Santa” is really his mom?

The angels horn in on the Christmas photo
Angels (Ray Woodall, Brady Leet and Jim Hayes)
guard over partners Bruce (Erik Maahs)
and Bill (Mark Johnson).
Incognito is Bruce’s mom (Pat Parly).
A Sweet Corn Production
in cooperation with Partners Task Force
Produced and directed by Demian
Music direction by Steve Bryant
Music by Scott Henderson and lyrics by Debbie Greig

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Demian’s Projects DVD cover
“Demian’s Film & Video Projects” - DVD

Contains a 7:30 min. excerpt from
“The Fight Before Christmas”

The shorts on this DVD represent more than 40 years of moving-picture artistic endeavors. It includes 21 of Demian’s short films, and excerpts from larger projects.

Info from Sweet Corn:
“Demian’s Film & Video Projects”

This short is also available with other filmmaker’s works on the:
Indie Club Compilation DVD

Available DVDs
Click here for a list of DVDs produced by Demian.

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