The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

Nan
1h 29m
2017
6.325 /10 (20)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-03-11

Top Billed Cast

Armistead Maupin

Self

Laura Linney

Self

Olympia Dukakis

Self

Ian McKellen

Self

Jonathan Groff

Self

Kate Bornstein

Self

Margaret Cho

Self

Amanda Palmer

Self

Neil Gaiman

Self

Charles Busch

Self

Selene Luna

Self

Alan Poul

Self

Amy Tan

Self

Jewelle Gomez

Self

Christopher Turner

Self

Frances McDormand

Self (voice)

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