Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End

Jan 1 1997 N/A 1h 30m
Biography, Documentary

Narrated by Linda Hunt, this documentary examines the life of the late author and gay rights activist Paul Monette. Born in 1945 to a well-off Massachusetts family, Monette grows up unable to accept his homosexuality, for years hiding it from his loved ones while struggling to develop as a writer. In 1978, Monette publishes his first novel, which allows him to come out to his parents. After losing one lover to AIDS in 1986, he becomes a ferocious advocate for awareness of the disease.

Plot

This documentary focuses on AIDS activist, novelist and film writer and National Book Award winner Paul Monette's life, from his childhood in Massachusetts up to his life in Hollywood and diagnosis and death from AIDS. His story is told in readings from his memoirs and by those who knew him. Narrated by Linda Hunt.

Written by

Monte Bramer

Directed by

Monte Bramer

Cast

Judith Light, Robert Desiderio, Tom Hulce

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
99
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA