Summary

The third installment of the A Thing of Beauty series is called The Gift. Whether it's poetry, music, nature, or the love between two men, these short films have been a constant investigation and homage to the beauty that exists within our lives. A Thing of Beauty examines the relationships we have with the outside world and with one other. In contrast to the previous two chapters, which employed poetry, music, and images to convey sexual intimacy, The Gift opens with an interview with Gabriel Clark discussing the incident that left him scarred on his skull and how it came about. This episode makes us appreciate not just the material possessions in our lives but also the gift of life itself. We can relate to Gabriel on a human level that goes much beyond his incredible physical attributes and sexual prowess because he has a rare and vulnerable side. Alongside Gabriel, JD Phoenix and Colby Keller also star in this episode. Together, Gabriel and Colby make amazing sexual partners, but when JD Phoenix joins them later, the passion veers into uncharted area as the three men reclaim their collaborative style. The Gift culminates in a scorching double-penetration scene—a first for Colby Keller—that presents one of the most extreme sexual actions in arguably the most sensual manner ever documented on screen. After it's over, you may find yourself viewing all the complexities of sex as visual records of gifts we all accept and use in our daily lives, rather than as disposable porn scenes. After it's over, you may find yourself viewing all the complexities of sex as visual records of gifts we all accept and use in our daily lives, rather than as disposable porn scenes.