Boys Life 2 is a compilation of four short films about being gay in America, released in 1997. Must Be the Music (directed by Nickolas Perry) offers a frank depiction of urban gay youth. Nunzio's Second Cousin (directed by Tom DeCerchio) finds a gay policeman getting even with homophobic people. Alkali, Iowa (directed by Mark Christopher) chronicles a Midwestern, teenaged gay male who unearths his dead father's secret. The Dadshuttle (directed by Tom Donaghy) centers on the communication breakdown between a father and his son, who is gay. A limited edition DVD also included a fifth segment, Trevor, starring Brett Barsky. Partial cast Must Be the Music Milo Ventimiglia Nunzio's Second Cousin Vincent D'Onofrio Eileen Brennan Seth Green Alcali, Iowa J. D. Cerna Mary Beth HurtThe Dadshuttle Matt McGrath Peter Maloney See also List of American films of 1997 Boys Life Boys Life 3 Boys Life 4: Four Play'' References External links 1997 drama films 1997 films American LGBT-related films Boys Life films American anthology films 1997 LGBT-related films 1990s English-language films Films directed by Nickolas Perry 1990s American films