Esther Newton Made Me Gay
Synopsis
Esther Newton was drawn to the drag scene as a student in the 1950s. Identifying as both butch lesbian and between genders, she felt a kinship with the queens; what the feminine clothing society expected her to wear felt like a form of drag. Her 1972 book ‘Mother Camp: Female Impersonators in America’ is noted as the first rigorous study of its kind. Now entering her sixth decade writing about queer communities, Newton exudes wisdom and a healthy dose of New York no-nonsense. The film’s amazing archive footage encompasses gay liberation, the feminist sex wars, AIDS activism and life on the safe haven of Fire Island. Her other main passion is dog training, so this illuminating history lesson is peppered with poodles!
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Carlomusto
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Carlomusto
- Original Score
- Gil Talmi
- Original Title
- Esther Newton Made Me Gay
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Konsonant, Chroma Center, Cresting Moon Productions, The Film Collaborative, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Carlomusto
Jean Carlomusto
Gil Talmi
Alex Rappoport, Jean Carlomusto, David Sampliner
Jean Carlomusto
Shanti Avirgan, Jean Carlomusto
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Carlomusto
Director
Jean Carlomusto
Writer
Shanti Avirgan
Producer
Alex Rappoport
Director of Photography
Gil Talmi
Original Music Composer
Jean Carlomusto
Director of Photography
David Sampliner
Director of Photography
Jean Carlomusto
Producer
Jean Carlomusto
Editor
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What is Esther Newton Made Me Gay about?
Esther Newton was drawn to the drag scene as a student in the 1950s. Identifying as both butch lesbian and between genders, she felt a kinship with the queens; what the feminine clothing society expected her to wear felt like a form of drag. Her 1972 book ‘Mother Camp: Female Impersonators in America’ is noted as the first rigorous study of its kind. Now entering her sixth decade writing about queer communities, Newton exudes wisdom and a healthy dose of New York no-nonsense. The film’s amazing archive footage encompasses gay liberation, the feminist sex wars, AIDS activism and life on the safe haven of Fire Island. Her other main passion is dog training, so this illuminating history lesson is peppered with poodles!
Who directed Esther Newton Made Me Gay?
Esther Newton Made Me Gay was directed by Jean Carlomusto.
Who stars in Esther Newton Made Me Gay?
The principal cast of Esther Newton Made Me Gay includes Esther Newton, Louise Fishman, Amber Hollibaugh, Holly Hughes.
When was Esther Newton Made Me Gay released and how long is it?
Esther Newton Made Me Gay was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Esther Newton Made Me Gay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Esther Newton Made Me Gay was composed by Gil Talmi.