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"The Real Prince Charmings" is a documentary that chronicles the true story of Chris and Will, known as the Prince Charmings of Podcasting. This remarkable film delves into the lives and challenges faced by the couple, highlighting their journey through family hardships, life's struggles, and their experiences with mental illness. Be sure to catch this compelling full-length feature in a theater sometime soon.
Synopsis
Every narrative unfolds with a beginning, middle, and end, typically brimming with adventure, drama, and occasionally romance. When you mix these elements of adventure and daily drama with romance and sprinkle in a bit of fame into the public sphere, the result is the real-life saga of Christopher L. Antie and William Antie.
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​In the spring of 1999, Christopher and William Antie's paths crossed in an unexpected twist of fate while working at the happiest place on earth. This serendipitous meeting heralded the beginning of a remarkable journey for the gay couple, who grew from youths to adults while maintaining a unique commitment of over twenty years within the LGBTQ+ community. Two decades later, Chris and Will had set forth on a life journey crafted by chance, leading them to become beloved figures to nearly a million fans worldwide, who admire their captivating life stories.
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Struggling with the guilt of concealing their true selves and their rise to fame as the Prince Charmings of Podcasting, they were caught in the turmoil of acknowledging their homosexuality in an unaccepting world and family. They navigated a complicated maze of acceptance issues, which ultimately led them to recognize a mental illness increasingly prevalent in today's society.
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"The Real Prince Charmings" is a film covering over two decades, chronicling the lives of a gay couple whose personal battles reflect the broader struggles of a community often viewed as outcasts. Despite grappling with therapy and PTSD, they discover glamour and affection from their admirers, leading to an acceptance of the success they previously avoided. This real-life epic encompasses worldwide escapades, acceptance, and the distinct challenge of revealing an untold narrative to their podcast listeners. It centers on two podcasters who assist others in finding their voice, and how their own survival tale is reshaped by the story they didn't recognize they possessed until their fans intervened. Their odyssey, documented over many years, is told in their own words, known to many as the Prince Charmings, through their show "What About Our Life?".
