Of Armistead Maupin — The Untold Tales

The film features candid interviews with Maupin himself, as well as a wide array of his famous friends and collaborators:

is a 2017 documentary directed by Jennifer M. Kroot and Bill Weber that chronicles the life of the celebrated author behind the groundbreaking Tales of the City series . The film explores Maupin’s radical personal transformation and his enduring impact on LGBTQ+ literature and culture. Core Themes and Narrative The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

: Maupin's sister, Jane Maupin Yates, and his husband, Christopher Turner. Production and Reception The film features candid interviews with Maupin himself,

: Actors Laura Linney (who starred in the Tales of the City miniseries), Olympia Dukakis , Sir Ian McKellen, Jonathan Groff, and Margaret Cho. Core Themes and Narrative : Maupin's sister, Jane

: The film captures the 1970s "City by the Bay," where Maupin finally came out and began writing his famous newspaper serial for the San Francisco Chronicle .

: The documentary premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in March 2017 and later aired as part of the PBS series Independent Lens in early 2018.

: It addresses his role in the front lines of the American culture war, including his controversial stance on "outing" celebrities and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on his community. Cast and Contributors