Reader comments from www.advocate.com.

In the February 28 issue, we asked:

Would you recommend Brokeback Mountain as a film for your mother to see?

* "My mother would love it were she alive. She grew up in the wilds of Idaho and was a cowboy who ran sheep along with her father. She always said that all variations of sexuality were normal in people as well as animals."

* "Absolutely! My partner and I have watched Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and The Crying Game with her; Brokeback is a no-brainer!"

* "I wouldn't let my mother see it, let alone my father. It's something for gay people to share. Parents will just be grossed out and come to you with a lot of questions."

* I am the mother of a 19-year-old gay man. I saw the movie and loved it. I found it very moving and emotional. I hope a lot more moms, dads, cousins, coworkers, etc. see it also."

* "My mom might like some parts but not the, um, sex scene."

"I would, and did, recommend this film to my mother. She loved it (she and her husband were both moved to tears) and has seen it twice--so far."

unsure   3%
yes     72%
no      25%

Note: Table made from pier graph.