Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton(2013)
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton Synopsis
A chronicle of the iconoclastic life of gay poet, filmmaker, and spiritual visionary James Broughton, one of the defining voices of the sexual revolution, whose groundbreaking artistic celebrations of sexuality and the body influenced generations of the 1960s and '70s to profoundly embrace life and ‘follow your own weird’.
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton (2013) is a documentary film directed by Stephen Silha, released on March 9, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars James Broughton, Joel Singer, Diana Dors and George Kuchar. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Silha
- Status:
- Released
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Broughton
as Self
- Joel Singer
Joel Singer
as Self
Diana Dors
as Self
George Kuchar
as Self
Armistead Maupin
as Self
- Anna Halprin
Anna Halprin
as Self
- Kevin Killian
Kevin Killian
as Self
- Susanna Hart
Susanna Hart
as Self
- Keith Hennessy
Keith Hennessy
as Self
Pauline Kael
as Self
Davey Havok
as Voice
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Silha.
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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton online?
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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton?
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The main cast of Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton (2013) includes James Broughton, Joel Singer, Diana Dors, George Kuchar and Armistead Maupin. The film was directed by Stephen Silha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton released?
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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton was released on March 9, 2013 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton worth watching?
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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton (2013) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.