Making the Boys (2011)
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Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Featuring anecdotes from the surviving cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives by legendary figures from stage and screen, it traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of this cultural milestone.
Director: Crayton Robey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 11, 2011
Cast
- William Friedkin - Self
- Mart Crowley - Self
- Larry Kramer - Self
- Edward Albee - Self
- Dominick Dunne - Self
- Michael Cunningham - Self
- Candis Cayne - Self
- Andy Cohen - Self
- Cheyenne Jackson - Self
Music: Peitor Angell
Production: 4th Row Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $33,833
Original Language: en
Keywords
theater play, lgbt, 1960s
More Films by Director: Crayton Robey
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Making the Boys about?
- Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Featuring anecdotes from the surviving cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives by legendary figures from stage and screen, it traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of this cultural milestone.
- Who directed Making the Boys?
- Making the Boys was directed by Crayton Robey.
- Who stars in Making the Boys?
- Making the Boys stars William Friedkin, Mart Crowley, Larry Kramer, Edward Albee, Dominick Dunne, Michael Cunningham.
- How long is Making the Boys?
- Making the Boys has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Making the Boys?
- Making the Boys is a Documentary film.
- How much did Making the Boys gross?
- Making the Boys grossed $33,833 worldwide.
- Where was Making the Boys produced?
- Making the Boys was produced in United States of America.