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Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End

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Narrated by Linda Hunt, this documentary examines the life of the late author and gay rights activist Paul Monette. Born in 1945 to a well-off Massachusetts family, Monette grows up unable to accept his homosexuality, for years hiding it from his loved ones while struggling to develop as a writer. In 1978, Monette publishes his first novel, which allows him to come out to his parents. After losing one lover to AIDS in 1986, he becomes a ferocious advocate for awareness of the disease.

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Walter Goodman New York Times This fond documentary relies on interviews with Mr. Monette during his last years and with many who knew him. Dec 7, 2017 Full Review Russell Smith Austin Chronicle Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International A bit on the diffuse side, and would have benefitted from more conciseness and variation. Jul 11, 2007 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 22, 2005 Full Review Brian Webster Apollo Guide Rated: 77/100 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member [font=Garamond][u]This Film is One of My All Time Favorites[/u][/font] [u][font=Garamond][/font][/u] [font=Garamond]I love this film. If you don't mind crying a little, you'll learn a lot about love. [/font] Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Narrated by Linda Hunt, this documentary examines the life of the late author and gay rights activist Paul Monette. Born in 1945 to a well-off Massachusetts family, Monette grows up unable to accept his homosexuality, for years hiding it from his loved ones while struggling to develop as a writer. In 1978, Monette publishes his first novel, which allows him to come out to his parents. After losing one lover to AIDS in 1986, he becomes a ferocious advocate for awareness of the disease.
Director
Monte Bramer
Producer
Lesli Klainberg
Screenwriter
Monte Bramer
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m