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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

Documents the history of gays and lesbians in Hollywood films.

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?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2006-02-12
  • Runtime: 82 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (20 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2341
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

B. Ruby Rich

B. Ruby Rich

as Self

John Waters

John Waters

as Self

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

as Self

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

as Self

Heather Matarazzo

Heather Matarazzo

as Self

Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes

as Self

Christine Vachon

Christine Vachon

as Self

John Cameron Mitchell

John Cameron Mitchell

as Self

Rose Troche

Rose Troche

as Self

Ang Lee

Ang Lee

as Self

External Links

Keywords

lgbtwoman directorgay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2006-02-12.

Who are the main actors in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?

The main cast includes B. Ruby Rich, John Waters, Jane Lynch, Alan Cumming, Heather Matarazzo, .

Where can I watch Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is available.

Is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema based on a true story?

Documents the history of gays and lesbians in Hollywood films.

What is the IMDb rating of Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 20 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema filmed?

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?

The total runtime of Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is 82 minutes.

Is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema.

Does Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema have a post-credit scene?

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