Jonathan Groff - who is gay in real life - was attracted to the film because of its portrayal of a homosexual lead where his sexuality is not the key focus.
Director Kyle Patrick Alvarez worked long and hard to persuade David Sedaris to allow him to adapt one of his short stories.
C.O.G. stands for Child of God.
The film has particular resonance for writer-director Kyle Patrick Alvarez as, like his lead character, he is openly gay from a religious background.
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