About this movie
- Genres:
- Documentary, LGBT
- Language:
- English
- Running time:
- 1:32:30
- Partner rating:
- Released:
- Sep 7, 2011
Cast & Crew
Directors
- Crayton Robey
Producers
- Douglas Tirola
- Susan Bedusa
- Crayton Robey
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Making the Boys
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Trailer for Making the Boys
Beloved by some for breaking new ground, and condemned by others for reinforcing gay stereotypes, "The Boys in the Band" sparked heated controversy that still exists four decades later for the first gay play, and subsequent Hollywood movie, to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Featuring anecdotes from the surviving cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives by legendary figures from stage and screen. MPAA Rating: TV-14 © 2011 4th Row Films, Inc & Crayton Robey Productions.
Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
95%
percent positive reviews
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David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle
Crayton Robey's documentary is a time capsule of the burgeoning gay rights era. It has poignant moments that sneak up on you. And sometimes, well, it's just trashy fun.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
Almost simultaneously a groundbreaking landmark and a period piece.
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post
Sometimes, it errs on the side of inclusiveness, with banal commentary from gay reality-TV shows. Taking the broad view mostly works, however.
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Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Clayton Robey's documentary starts off wobbly before becoming a bracing cocktail of cultural, creative and personal histories.
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Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
Making the Boys is fascinating recent history and a fascinating personal story as well.
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Kyle Smith, New York Post
The hopelessly dated 1968 play "The Boys in the Band" yields a surprisingly sprightly and multifaceted documentary, "Making the Boys."
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Melissa Anderson, Village Voice
Crayton Robey's documentary on this queer cultural touchstone admirably presents both sides of the divide.
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