Making the Boys

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Summaries

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.—Miguel Camnitzer

Admired by some as groundbreaking, hated by others as furthering stereotypes, The Boys in the Band was the first widely released gay film. This is the story of it's history and impact. Interviews with heavyweights from Edward Albee to Tony Kushner, plus rich archival footage from the 50s to today, illustrates the continuing legacy of The Boys.—TrivWhiz

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Keywords
  • gay stereotype
  • gay kiss
  • playwright
  • broadway manhattan new york city
  • gay liberation
Genres
  • Romance
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Mar 10, 2011
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official distributor's site for the film. Official distributor's site for the film.
Language English
Filming locations Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies 4th Row Films Crayton Robey Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $33443
Opening weekend US & Canada $7513
Gross worldwide $33443

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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