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Mama's Boy

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MAMA'S BOY centers around the upbringing of the Academy Award®-winning screenwriter of "Milk," Dustin Lance Black. Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Black explores his childhood roots, gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages and Mormon dogma, while becoming Black's emotional rock and ultimately, the inspiration for his activism. With a wealth of personal photographs and candid memories from Black's family, colleagues, and friends, MAMA'S BOY embraces the personal to tell a universally hopeful tale of resilience and reconciliation through the power of love and shared stories.

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F. D A very moving documentary about a young gay man's life's journey. It is also the story of a family's Love, Acceptance, Tragedies and Successes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/06/22 Full Review Michael P Mama's Boy took me on a journey I wasn't expecting and one I'm so thankful I got to experience. It's occasionally heartbreaking, but it's so heartfelt and a must watch!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/22 Full Review stephen p I read the book and found it quite compelling and moving, as well as hopeful in these fraught times. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Laurent Bouzereau

Director

Dustin Lance Black

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Rosanne Bische

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Tom Daley

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Paris Barclay

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Chad Griffin

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Synopsis MAMA'S BOY centers around the upbringing of the Academy Award®-winning screenwriter of "Milk," Dustin Lance Black. Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Black explores his childhood roots, gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages and Mormon dogma, while becoming Black's emotional rock and ultimately, the inspiration for his activism. With a wealth of personal photographs and candid memories from Black's family, colleagues, and friends, MAMA'S BOY embraces the personal to tell a universally hopeful tale of resilience and reconciliation through the power of love and shared stories.
Director
Laurent Bouzereau
Producer
Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Steven Shareshian, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 18, 2022