Release, runtime and language

2011 · 90 min · English

Directed by

Crayton Robey

Before the widespread acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights, "The Boys in the Band" challenged social norms with its frank depiction of gay male relationships. This documentary examines the play's significant cultural impact, exploring the praise it received for its groundbreaking portrayal and the criticism it faced for perpetuating stereotypes. Through interviews with original cast members and notable figures in the industry, the film offers a revealing look at a work that remains a point of debate and a landmark in American theatre, even decades later.