Tim & John fell in love while teenagers at their all-boys high school. John was captain of the football team, while Tim was an aspiring actor. Running the gamut of emotions, the film follows their enduring romance over 15 years. The discrimination they face, the periods of bliss & those of tumult, are all authentically portrayed, and the lovers' relationship continues through it all. Holding The Man makes a compelling argument for equality & an end to prejudice, by telling a story of true love that will resonate with all who experience it.