The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
Synopsis
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin celebrates 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 reclaim their lives.
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Armistead Maupin
Self
Laura Linney
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Olympia Dukakis
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Ian McKellen
Self
Jonathan Groff
Self
Kate Bornstein
Self
Margaret Cho
Self
Amanda Palmer
Self
Neil Gaiman
Self
Charles Busch
Self
Selene Luna
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Alan Poul
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Amy Tan
Self
Jewelle Gomez
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Christopher Turner
Self
Frances McDormand
Self (voice)
Alan Cumming
Self (voice)
Eric McCormack
Self (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer M. Kroot
- Original Title
- The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer M. Kroot
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Jennifer M. Kroot
Director
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What is The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin about?
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin celebrates 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 reclaim their lives.
Who directed The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin?
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin was directed by Jennifer M. Kroot.
Who stars in The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin?
The principal cast of The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin includes Armistead Maupin, Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Ian McKellen, Jonathan Groff.
When was The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin released and how long is it?
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.