When the Truth Lies

Zane Presents Carson's engrossing debut about sexy African-American singles on the prowl for love and fame in Atlanta. Markus Greene, a young, successful ad exec, loves hitting the freaky club scene but has trouble forming healthy romantic relationships—a result of being sexually abused as a child. Tyrone, meanwhile, believes he's straight but decides to explore the down-low path with Brandon, a gay producer and songwriter who's working with Markus's best friend, Uniyah, who's recovering from a disastrous affair with a married man. After Uniyah and Markus connect at Club Chillax, a rapidly-progressing romance is derailed by lies that threaten their future together and force Markus to a shattering realization. Carson delivers an unflinching examination of the ways in which child molestation can haunt its victim into adulthood while skillfully delivering the familiar fun components of soapy melodrama. (Aug.)