The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

2017 - ENGLISH - MOVIE

Documentary

THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN examines the life and work of 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 have inspired millions to claim their own truth. Jennifer Kroot s documentary about the creator of TALES OF THE CITY moves nimbly between playful and poignant and laugh-out-loud funny. With help from his friends (including Neil Gaiman, Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Sir Ian McKellen and Amy Tan) Maupin offers a disarmingly frank look at the journey that took him from the jungles of Vietnam to the bathhouses of 70 s San Francisco to the front line of the American culture war. Written by Anonymous The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin is a 2017 English-language Documentary movie featuring Armistead Maupin, Frank Biafore, Kate Bornstein, Anita Bryant, Charles Busch, Margaret Cho and Jane Maupin Yates. and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released.
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eloquent bracingly enlightening prominent enjoyable
  • Jini Score
    7.9/10
  • Critics Score
    78%
  • Rating
    7.6/10
  • Jini Score
    7.9%
  • Critics Score
    78
  • Rating
    7.6
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Release Date2017
Language

English

Genre

Documentary

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The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin Reviews and Ratings

Average Review Rating : positive

80.0%

Positive Review Rating : 78%

78%
    • Fionnuala Halligan

      Somehow, that doesnt quite feel enough either: there are certainly more untold tales left at the end of Kroots well meaning and superficially enjoyable doc. ( Read More )
    • David Rooney

      But limited as it is, the issue is sufficiently contextualized to introduce a welcome edge of contention into whats otherwise a breezy love letter. ( Read More )
    • Sean L. Malin

      It is a significant loss to see this story told without much stylistic dynamism. ( Read More )
    • Andy Webster

      And yet the film offers an enlightening glimpse into how the gay experience informed Mr. Maupins art. ( Read More )
    • David Lewis

      But its clear in the film that he still has a zest for the good things about life, and filmmakers Jennifer Kroot and Bill Weber have captured that zest with a joyous filmmaking style of their own: breezy editing, fun 70s graphics and the use of great archival footage from the citys past.Its all great fun, from beginning to end. ( Read More )
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