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Often times we measure the quality of our lives by the impact that we have relative to our friends and they to us. This is especially true in contemporary American society, and many people spend a considerable amount of time working at friendships to make them more meaningful. Especially men, who in our society, often times, are hesitant through role development to have meaningful deep relationships with other men. This film follows Hank, a regular, yet simultaneously exceptional man in his ability to be open with his thoughts and feelings to his male friends. And by being this way have his friends respond in a naturally similar fashion. His friends range in age, background, family and clearly personality. But simply by being himself, open, honest, sincere and expressing his true feelings, he gets the same in return. Hank and his friends talk about how their relationships evolved over a number of years, but it is clear to see that an extraordinary connection has evolved between each of the friends. Several noted sociologists are also included in the film and comment frequently about male and female relationships in society. But for all of the academic content, the strength of the film lays in what can be accomplished by just being yourself to those around you.