The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

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johann m @Johann33 06/13/2020 This documentary celebrates Armistead Maupin, one of the world's most beloved storytellers, following his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South into a gay rights pioneer whose novels inspired millions to re-claim their lives. The creator of the 'Tales of the City' series of novels shows himself to be a poignant, wise old man like any other, but one who had to overcome many obstacles in his life to get where he is now. With such a creative and progressive mind, he managed to break many of the taboos of society. See more Phil D @RT09335864 12/05/2017 A perfect testament to a wonderful man. See more Alan W @PatronWong 03/27/2017 While this is more suited for the small screen, it was a pleasure to watch this entertaining, touching and occasionally revealing documentary on the author of the Tales of the City series, amongst others, on a big screen at this year's Flare Festival. Not only does it provide insightful background information about his books which I always devour with relish, it is also an autobiographical account of a gay man who was brought up conservative in the 60s, liberated in the 70s and achieved great success in the 80s, while reflecting upon the history of the San Francisco gay community, of which Maupin is a prominent figure during those times. Effectively and wittily compiled with chaptering that mirrors those in his books, this is a must-see for any Maupin and TOTC fans as well as a historical record of the Gay Liberation movement in the 70s and 80s. See more Read all reviews

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