Mama's Boy
“Our differences will not divide us”
Synopsis
Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Dustin Lance Black explores his childhood roots, gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages and Mormon dogma, while becoming Black’s emotional rock and, ultimately, the inspiration for his activism. With a wealth of personal photographs and candid memories from Black’s family, colleagues, and friends, this documentary embraces the personal to tell a universally hopeful tale of resilience and reconciliation through the power of love and shared stories.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-06
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October 18, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Screenplay & Story
- Dustin Lance Black
- Original Score
- Raphaelle Thibaut
- Original Title
- Mama's Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- LD Entertainment, Amblin Television, Playtone, Nedland Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Bouzereau
Dustin Lance Black
Raphaelle Thibaut
Jason Summers
Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Steven Shareshian, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey
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Laurent Bouzereau
Director
Mickey Liddell
Producer
Pete Shilaimon
Producer
Steven Shareshian
Producer
Darryl Frank
Producer
Justin Falvey
Producer
Raphaelle Thibaut
Original Music Composer
Jason Summers
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What is Mama's Boy about?
Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Dustin Lance Black explores his childhood roots, gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages and Mormon dogma, while becoming Black’s emotional rock and, ultimately, the inspiration for his activism. With a wealth of personal photographs and candid memories from Black’s family, colleagues, and friends, this documentary embraces the personal to tell a universally hopeful tale of resilience and reconciliation through the power of love and shared stories.
Who directed Mama's Boy?
Mama's Boy was directed by Laurent Bouzereau.
Who stars in Mama's Boy?
The principal cast of Mama's Boy includes Dustin Lance Black, Tom Daley, Paris Barclay, Troy Williams.
When was Mama's Boy released and how long is it?
Mama's Boy was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Mama's Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mama's Boy was composed by Raphaelle Thibaut.
Is Mama's Boy based on a book or true story?
Mama's Boy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dustin Lance Black".