MAKING THE BOYS

by Crayton Robey

SELECTED FOR BERLINALE 2010!

2010, Culture, 90', USA
English

The Boys in the Band is a groundbreaking play that earned historical significance by being the first successful work to authentically depict gay characters.  The play found surprising success and became a must-see phenomenon around the world.  It had an impact on mainstream and gay audiences in a way no creative work about homosexuals had ever done before. It stood alone for years as the premiere depiction of the gay lifestyle.

Simultaneously praised for being a landmark moment in gay visibility, and yet often condemned for reinforcing stereotypes, The Boys in the Band became Hollywood's first film about gays and sparked a controversy that still exists four decades later.  Featuring anecdotes from the surviving cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives by legendary figures from stage and screen, MAKING THE BOYS traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of this cultural milestone.

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Produced by 4th Row Films

Screening times in Berlin:

13.02.10 CineStar 7        14:30 premiere screening

17.02.10 CinemaxX 18   16.45 INDUSTRY screening

19.02.10 CineStar 7        17:00

20.02.10 CineStar 7        12:00

21.02.10 CineStar 7        20:00