Trapped in the Closet

The story

Trapped in the Closet on the Independent Film Channel (IFC), starring Grammy-winner R. Kelly as Sylvester, is one of the most unusual creative endeavors in recent history. Originally aired in 2005 and 2007 as a series of 22 short videos, Trapped in the Closet is now available in its entirety. Perhaps the first R&B operetta artist ever, R. Kelly takes us through a musical soap opera of the lives of Sylvester, his wife Gwendolyn (Cat Wilson), and an ever-increasing circle of community members connected in some way to the couple. Sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, there are surprises at every turn. While maintaining a single melody and rhyme scheme throughout, R. Kelly masterfully weaves a tale of love and deceit, complete with cut scenes, dream sequences, and flashbacks. To add to the fun, Kelly plays several roles himself, including a narrator in an angelic white suit, a holy roller preacher, and an unrepentant pimp.

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 2005 · 12 episodes Season details＋

Nov. 1, 2005

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Season 2 Season 2 2007 · 10 episodes Season details＋

Aug. 21, 2007

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Season 3 Season 3 2012 · 11 episodes Season details＋

Nov. 23, 2012

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Special episodes

Specials 2007 · 3 episodes Season details＋

Dec. 1, 2007

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Cast

R R. Kelly R Rolando Boyce C Cat Wilson L LeShay N. Tomlinson M Michael Kenneth Williams