: Maupin's sister, Jane Maupin Yates, and his husband, Christopher Turner. Production and Reception
: Actors Laura Linney (who starred in the Tales of the City miniseries), Olympia Dukakis , Sir Ian McKellen, Jonathan Groff, and Margaret Cho. The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
: It addresses his role in the front lines of the American culture war, including his controversial stance on "outing" celebrities and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on his community. Cast and Contributors : Maupin's sister, Jane Maupin Yates, and his
: The film captures the 1970s "City by the Bay," where Maupin finally came out and began writing his famous newspaper serial for the San Francisco Chronicle . Cast and Contributors : The film captures the
: Reviewers from The New York Times praised the film as a "warm and winning" portrait of a "multifaceted trailblazer," while The Hollywood Reporter highlighted its use of vibrant archival footage to showcase San Francisco as a liberating haven. The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin - PBS
: Writers Neil Gaiman, Amy Tan, and Kate Bornstein.
: A recurring theme is Maupin’s concept of the "logical family"—the community of friends and peers chosen to replace or supplement one's biological family.