Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin

Nascimento : 1944-05-13, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

História

Armistead Jones Maupin, Jr. (born May 13, 1944) is an American writer, best known for his Tales of the City series of novels, based in San Francisco. Description above from the Wikipedia article Armistead Maupin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Perfil

Armistead Maupin

Filmes

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
Self
This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public "ladies' man" persona to his private life as a gay man.
Olympia
Himself
Follow Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis behind the scenes in this affectionate profile of a stalwart New Yorker and beloved stage and screen treasure.
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
Self
Documentary exploring The Advocate's role at the forefront of the LGBT movement in the U.S.
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
Self
Este documentário retrata a vida de Armistead Maupin, autor de “Histórias de uma Cidade”, desde sua origem conservadora à ascensão como expoente da causa LGBTQ.
Vito
Himself
In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He went on to write "The Celluloid Closet", the first book to critique Hollywood's portrayals of gays on screen. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Vito became a passionate advocate for justice via the newly formed ACT UP, before his death in 1990.
Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger
Himself
Rock Hudson was a virile screen idol who was the epitome of clean-cut masculinity. He was one of the first Hollywood celebrities to die of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, providing the killer virus with a famous face amidst the American AIDS paranoia of 1985. 2010 is not only the 25th anniversary of his death but would also have been his 85 birthday. The film investigates the many film roles Rock Hudson played, against the more intimate and private world of Roy Fitzgerald.
Segredos na Noite
Author
Gabriel Noone (Robin Williams) é um famoso apresentador, responsável por um programa noturno muito popular no rádio, no qual narra várias histórias de sua vida. Gabriel passa a receber chamadas telefônicas de Pete (Rory Culkin), um adolescente precoce e problemático que afirma ser seu fã número um. Desanimado com a vida e a carreira, Gabriel desenvolve um fascínio crescente por seu fã. Os relatos do rapaz passam a capturar cada vez mais sua imaginação, até que sua vida, até então ordenada, transforma-se numa jornada em busca da verdade sobre Pete.
Rescued from the Closet
Himself
A collection of interviews recorded for the making of the 1995 documentary "The Celluloid Closet," on the subject of LGBT representation in film history.
After Stonewall
Self
This sequel to "Before Stonewall" documents the history of gay and lesbian life from the riots at Stonewall in 1969 to the present. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, the film explains the work, struggles, victories, and defeats the gay community has weathered to become a vibrant and integral part of North American society.
O Outro Lado de Hollywood
Self
This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy – which initially defined homosexuality – as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.
Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
Himself
An affectionate portrait of San Francisco, and of the man whose Tales of the City have inspired thousands to go there. Maupin relates a life story more bizarre than his fictional characters(including a meeting with Nixon), while local eccentrics and ex-colleagues dish and praise lavishly.