Trapped in the Closet

Season 3

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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.

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11 Episodes

Chapter 23
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Chapter 23Get caught up on the many twists and turns from the first 22 chapters of “Trapped in the Closet.”
Chapter 24
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Chapter 24
Chapter 25
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Chapter 25When Pimp Lucius asks Sylvester to borrow some money, Sylvester gives him another idea.
Chapter 26
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Chapter 26Rufus and Cathy visit a therapist to address their relationship issues.
Chapter 27
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Chapter 27Rufus and Cathy make progress in their couples therapy.
Chapter 28
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Chapter 28Randolph is out to prove to Rosie that his libido is as strong as ever.
Chapter 29
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Chapter 29An infomercial from Reverend Mosely ignites a spat between Tina and Roxanne.
Chapter 30
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Chapter 30Twan shows off his new gun as he and Sylvester prep for an important meeting.
Chapter 31
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Chapter 31Rosie and Randolph get an unexpected visitor in the middle of the night.
Chapter 32
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Chapter 32Pimp Lucius steps outside his parents house to deal with his hoes.
Chapter 33
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Chapter 33Slyvester and Twan find themselves in over their head as they sit down for a meeting with a notorious gangster.