Making the Boys

"Broadway Hollywood Success Betrayal Sex Death Redemption"

Mar 11 2011 Not Rated 1h 30m
Biography, Documentary, Romance

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.

Plot

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement, the film explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Beloved by some for breaking new ground, and condemned by others for reinforcing gay stereotypes, The Boys in the Band sparked heated controversy that still exists four decades later.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Crayton Robey

Cast

Edward Albee, Joe Allen, Matt Baney

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

4th Row Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Making the Boys | Official Trailer | REVRY
Scores
# of Votes
720
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA