Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema(2006)
Documents the history of gays and lesbians in Hollywood films.
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema Synopsis
A chronological look at films by, for, or about gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to "Brokeback Mountain". Talking heads, anchored by critic and scholar B. Ruby Rich, are interspersed with an advancing timeline and with clips from two dozen films. The narrative groups the pictures around various firsts, movements, and triumphs: experimental films, indie films, sex on screen, outlaw culture and bad guys, lesbian lovers, films about AIDS and dying, emergence of romantic comedy, transgender films, films about diversity and various cultures, documentaries and then mainstream Hollywood drama. What might come next?
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) is a documentary film directed by Lisa Ades, released on February 12, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars B. Ruby Rich, John Waters, Jane Lynch and Alan Cumming. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Lisa Ades
- Producers:
- Lisa Ades, Lesli Klainberg
- Cinematographer:
- Ruben O'Malley
- Composer:
- Billy Porter
- Status:
- Released
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema Cast & Crew
Main cast
B. Ruby Rich
as Self
John Waters
as Self
Jane Lynch
as Self
Alan Cumming
as Self
Heather Matarazzo
as Self
Todd Haynes
as Self
Christine Vachon
as Self
John Cameron Mitchell
as Self
Rose Troche
as Self
Ang Lee
as Self
Marga Gómez
as Self
Gus Van Sant
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Lisa Ades, produced by Lisa Ades and Lesli Klainberg.
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 21 ratings.
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema online?
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) is available to stream on OUTtv Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?
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The main cast of Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) includes B. Ruby Rich, John Waters, Jane Lynch, Alan Cumming and Heather Matarazzo. The film was directed by Lisa Ades. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema released?
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema was released on February 12, 2006 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema worth watching?
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.