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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

“Documents the history of gays and lesbians in Hollywood films.”

★ 5.4(21)20061h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Lesli Klainberg, Lisa Ades
Release date: 2006-02-12
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is a 2006 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Lesli Klainberg and Lisa Ades, starring B. Ruby Rich, John Waters and Jane Lynch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema in Spain — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

B. Ruby Rich

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John Waters

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Jane Lynch

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Alan Cumming

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Heather Matarazzo

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Todd Haynes

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Christine Vachon

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John Cameron Mitchell

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Rose Troche

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Ang Lee

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Marga Gómez

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Gus Van Sant

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Themes & keywords

lgbtwoman directorgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema in Spain?+

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Spain. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema on Netflix?+

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is not on Netflix in Spain right now.

How long is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?+

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?+

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema stars B. Ruby Rich, John Waters, Jane Lynch, Alan Cumming and Heather Matarazzo.

When did Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema come out?+

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is a 2006 movie directed by Lesli Klainberg and Lisa Ades.

What genre is Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?+

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is Documentary film.

Who directed Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema?+

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema was directed by Lesli Klainberg and Lisa Ades.