The Untold Tales Of Armistead Maupin Page

: A recurring theme is Maupin’s concept of the "logical family"—the community of friends and peers chosen to replace or supplement one's biological family.

: It addresses his role in the front lines of the American culture war, including his controversial stance on "outing" celebrities and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on his community. Cast and Contributors The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

: The documentary premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in March 2017 and later aired as part of the PBS series Independent Lens in early 2018. : A recurring theme is Maupin’s concept of

The documentary follows Maupin’s evolution through several distinct life phases: Jane Maupin Yates

: Writers Neil Gaiman, Amy Tan, and Kate Bornstein.

The film features candid interviews with Maupin himself, as well as a wide array of his famous friends and collaborators:

: Maupin's sister, Jane Maupin Yates, and his husband, Christopher Turner. Production and Reception