Making the Boys

MAKING THE BOYS explores the drama,
struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever
gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Beloved by some for breaking new ground, and condemned by others for reinforcing gay stereotypes, The Boys in the Band sparked heated controversy that still exists four decades later. Featuring anecdotes from the surviving
cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives
by legendary figures from stage and screen, MAKING THE BOYS traces the behind-the-
scenes drama and lasting legacy of this
cultural milestone.