Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
"Documents the history of gays and lesbians in Hollywood films."
Originally released in 2006. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is a documentary film. directed by Lesli Klainberg. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring B. Ruby Rich, John Waters, and Jane Lynch
Synopsis
A chronological look at films by, for, or about gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to "Brokeback Mountain". Talking heads, anchored by critic and scholar B. Ruby Rich, are interspersed with an advancing timeline and with clips from two dozen films. The narrative groups the pictures around various firsts, movements, and triumphs: experimental films, indie films, sex on screen, outlaw culture and bad guys, lesbian lovers, films about AIDS and dying, emergence of romantic comedy, transgender films, films about diversity and various cultures, documentaries and then mainstream Hollywood drama. What might come next?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema about?
A chronological look at films by, for, or about gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to "Brokeback Mountain". Talking heads, anchored by critic and...
Who directed Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema was directed by Lesli Klainberg.
How long is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema released?
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema was released on February 12, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?
The main cast of Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema includes B. Ruby Rich, John Waters, Jane Lynch, Alan Cumming, Heather Matarazzo.