The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin celebrates one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, following his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South into a gay rights pioneer whose novels inspired millions to reclaim their lives.
Acting
Maupin himself—charming raconteur with wicked timing.
Writing
Tales of the City's legacy explored with real heart.
Director
Jennifer M. Kroot
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tales of the City started as newspaper serials in 1976, making Maupin one of the first to write openly gay characters for mainstream audiences.
Ian McKellen and Laura Linney appear because they starred in HBO's 2019 Tales of the City revival—this doc quietly set the table for that comeback.
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