Akron (film)

Akron is a 2015 American romantic drama film directed by Brian O'Donnell and Sasha King. The film tells the story of Benny and Christopher, two freshmen at the University of Akron who fall in love. As their relationship deepens, they discover a connection between their families that threatens to tear them apart.

The film explores themes of love, loss, family secrets, and reconciliation. It stars Matthew Frias as Benny and Edmund Donovan as Christopher. The supporting cast includes Joseph Melendez, Isabel Rose Silva, Laurie Klatscher, Michael McGlone, Candi Milo, and Amy Lyndon.

Akron premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival in March 2015 and was released in select theaters and on video on demand later that year. The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its sensitive portrayal of same-sex relationships and others criticizing its plot as melodramatic.