Paul Detwiler's '24 Hitchhikers' Explores Vintage Homoerotic Photos

A new film screened at the 4th Annual ONE Queer Film Fest last weekend offers a glimpse into a unique corner of queer history. Titled "24 Hitchhikers," the film explores photos taken by an unnamed, closeted Atomic Energy Commission scientist who picked up hitchhikers during his daily commute along the Pacific Coast Highway. The film's description notes that "those men he felt trustworthy were invited to his home and photographed, and their long-concealed nude images provide a glimpse into what o...