"Breakfast with Scot" (2007) Michael Downing, Tom Cavanagh, Ben Shenkman, & Noah Bernett

Book Vs. Movie:
Breakfast with Scot
The 1999 Novel  Vs the 2007 Movie

Michael Downing’s 1999 novel Breakfast with Scot and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name both follow the story of a gay couple who unexpectedly become the guardians of a precocious and flamboyant eleven-year-old boy named Scot. But while they share a common setup, the tone, themes, and emotional arcs of the two versions diverge significantly, offering very different takes on gender identity, gay masculinity, and parenting.

Between the original novel and the film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how they have changed over the last ten years
• What was politically happening when the book and then later the movie were released
• The differences between book & movie. 
• The cast includes: Tom Cavanagh (Eric McNally), Ben Shenkman (Sam), Noah Bernett (Scot), Jeananne Goossen (Nula), Benz Antoine (Greg Graham), Shauna MacDonald (Joan), Megan Follows (Barbara Warren), Colin Cunningham (Billy), and Graham Greene as Bud Wilson. 

Clips Featured:

• Scene with Megan Follows
• Breakfast with Scot (2007 trailer)
• Scot and Eric are talking in the bathroom
• Scot being bullied 
• Scot reunites with his father Billy
• Music by Robert Carli

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