NEW YORK - MTV News & Documentaries, a subsidiary of the venerable television music network, is testing the waters for a new segment of its popular "True Life" series.
Tentatively titled "True Life: I'm Gay for Pay," the episode will explore the lives of young heterosexuals who pretend to be gay for a living.
"We are interested in hearing from people with all kinds of stories, from a young person working in gay porn to make a living, to a college student in a same-sex escort service to earn extra cash or even a straight bartender working for tips in a gay club," producer Brooke Crittendon said. "We're seeking young people 16-28, roughly - though anyone who appears younger than 28 is welcome to submit their story - who might be interested in sharing their story and ultimately participating in a documentary project that would follow as they navigate whatever conflict, tension, obstacle or decision they are facing because of or related to their unconventional line of work."
The long-running series employs first-person narrative storytelling to provide a window into the lives of young Americans. To date, the series has explored complex topics like living with a disorder such as autism or obsessive-compulsive disorder; living in extreme poverty; single parenting, and being deployed to and returning from military service in Iraq.
Interested individuals should email Crittendon their name, location, phone number and photo, along with a brief bio.
One gay porn star who appeared on MTV's "True Life" recently committed suicide. - Ed.
