The Untold Tales Of Armistead Maupin Here

: Actors Laura Linney (who starred in the Tales of the City miniseries), Olympia Dukakis , Sir Ian McKellen, Jonathan Groff, and Margaret Cho.

: 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. The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

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 : Actors Laura Linney (who starred in the

The film features candid interviews with Maupin himself, as well as a wide array of his famous friends and collaborators: Kroot and Bill Weber that chronicles the life

: Writers Neil Gaiman, Amy Tan, and Kate Bornstein.

: A recurring theme is Maupin’s concept of the "logical family"—the community of friends and peers chosen to replace or supplement one's biological family.

: Maupin's sister, Jane Maupin Yates, and his husband, Christopher Turner. Production and Reception