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Making the Boys

2011 · 90 min · Director: Crayton Robey

Making the Boys (2011) is a documentary drama, directed by Crayton Robey. It stars William Friedkin and Mart Crowley. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 4.7/10.

Cast
William Friedkin William Friedkin M Mart Crowley Larry Kramer Larry Kramer Edward Albee Edward Albee Dominick Dunne Dominick Dunne M Michael Cunningham

What Making the Boys Is About

Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever 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, it traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of this cultural milestone.

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What is Making the Boys about?

Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience.

Where can I watch Making the Boys?

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How long is Making the Boys?

Making the Boys runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did Making the Boys come out?

Making the Boys was released in 2011.

Who directed Making the Boys?

Making the Boys was directed by Crayton Robey.

Who stars in Making the Boys?

Making the Boys stars William Friedkin, Mart Crowley, Larry Kramer, Edward Albee.

What is Making the Boys's rating?

Making the Boys holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 4.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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