The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
Mar 11 2017
•1h 29m
•Documentary
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin celebrates one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, following his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South into a gay rights pioneer whose novels inspired millions to reclaim their lives.
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Armistead Maupin
Self
Laura Linney
Self
Olympia Dukakis
Self
Ian McKellen
Self
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