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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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Kyle Turner New York Times Even when Black’s voice wavers onstage or during interviews for this film, his belief in storytelling as a tool for empathy and activism pours from each word. Oct 18, 2022 Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine And this is the underlying message of this film. In a world where segregation continues to drive humanity to pieces, Mama's Boy is Black's rallying cry for more tolerance, love, and understanding. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Brian Bromberger Bay Area Reporter Mama's Boy works more than it fizzles as it showcases two extraordinary lives. Watching this film with Mom could be the ideal Mother's Day gift as a celebration and tribute to an encouraging, empathetic parent. May 3, 2023 Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network The often painful honestly displayed by Black, and his encouraging message about building bridges instead of hiding in our own bubbles, makes this doc one of the best I've seen this year. Rated: A- Nov 13, 2022 Full Review Glenn Dunks The Film Experience Mama’s Boy very quickly becomes a quite flatly pitched biography. Nov 7, 2022 Full Review Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene This is powerful, inspiring stuff. Rated: A- Oct 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 douglas l An amazing story of a mother and her son. and the drive both have for happiness and success. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 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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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