The Untold Tales Of | Armistead Maupin

: It addresses his role in the front lines of the American culture war, including his controversial stance on "outing" celebrities and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on his community. Cast and Contributors

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

: 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

The film features candid interviews with Maupin himself, as well as a wide array of his famous friends and collaborators:

The documentary follows Maupin’s evolution through several distinct life phases: : It addresses his role in the front

: Reviewers from The New York Times praised the film as a "warm and winning" portrait of a "multifaceted trailblazer," while The Hollywood Reporter highlighted its use of vibrant archival footage to showcase San Francisco as a liberating haven. The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin - PBS

: 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. The film features candid interviews with Maupin himself,

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