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Making the Boys

Making the Boys

Documentary
2011, Movie, 1h 30min
Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Featuring anecdotes from the surviving cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives by legendary figures from stage and screen, it traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of this cultural milestone.
Country: United States
Director:
Crayton Robey
Cast:
William Friedkin,
Cheyenne Jackson,
Larry Kramer,
Dominick Dunne
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Crayton Robey
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Larry Kramer
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Dominick Dunne
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Andy Cohen
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Mart Crowley
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Candis Cayne
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"Making the Boys" is a documentary that uncovers the untold story of a groundbreaking play and film that helped pave the way for the LGBTQ+ community. Despite facing opposition and discrimination, the cast and crew of "The Boys in the Band" boldly brought gay stories and characters to the mainstream, changing the cultural landscape forever. Through interviews with surviving cast members and industry legends, this film explores the challenges and triumphs of a movement that continues to inspire generations.

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