The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

Mar 11, 2017

1h 29m

★ 6.6

Overview

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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Documentary

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Cast

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Armistead Maupin

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Laura Linney

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Olympia Dukakis

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Ian McKellen

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Jonathan Groff

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Kate Bornstein

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Margaret Cho

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Amanda Palmer

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Neil Gaiman

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Charles Busch

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Selene Luna

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Alan Poul

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