Mama's Boy(2022)
Our differences will not divide us
Mama's Boy Synopsis
Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Dustin Lance 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, this documentary embraces the personal to tell a universally hopeful tale of resilience and reconciliation through the power of love and shared stories.
Mama's Boy (2022) is a documentary film directed by Laurent Bouzereau, released on October 18, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Dustin Lance Black, Tom Daley, Paris Barclay and Troy Williams. Viewers rate it 3.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Writers:
- Dustin Lance Black
- Producers:
- Steven Shareshian, Darryl Frank, Pete Shilaimon
- Composer:
- Raphaelle Thibaut
- Production:
- LD Entertainment, Amblin Television, Playtone, Nedland Media
- Status:
- Released
Mama's Boy (2022) Trailer
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Mama's Boy Cast & Crew
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Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, written by Dustin Lance Black, produced by Steven Shareshian, Darryl Frank and Pete Shilaimon.
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Mama's Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mama's Boy online?
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Mama's Boy (2022) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mama's Boy?
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The main cast of Mama's Boy (2022) includes Dustin Lance Black, Tom Daley, Paris Barclay and Troy Williams. The film was directed by Laurent Bouzereau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mama's Boy released?
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Mama's Boy was released on October 18, 2022 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Mama's Boy worth watching?
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Mama's Boy (2022) holds an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mama's Boy?
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