TORCH SONG TRILOGY


 "TORCH SONG TRILOGY"  (1988) 

MY THOUGHTS: This movie, which was a successful stage play before being made for the big screen, is an old favorite of mine. It has romance, drama, tragedy and comedy, all combined into a thoughtful and informative piece about one man's life's journey. It is very well-written and incredibly well-done. It has a talented cast, which is led by its creator / screenwriter (Harvey Fierstein) and includes one of my favorite actresses (Anne Bancroft). It is quite touching and definitely worth the watch!
SYNOPSIS: "Arnold Beckoff is looking for love and acceptance, but as a gay man working as a female impersonator in 1970s New York City, neither come easily. After a series of heartaches, Arnold believes he has found the love of his life in Alan, and the couple make plans to adopt. But when tragedy strikes, Arnold's life is shaken to its very core, leading to a confrontation with his overbearing mother, who has never approved of her son's lifestyle."
STARRING: Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Broderick, Anne Bancroft, Paul Joynt, Eddie Catrodad, Brian Kerwin and Axel Vera.
SCREENPLAY: Harvey Fierstein; based on his story and his stage play of the same name.
DIRECTOR: Paul Bogart
AWARDS:
At the 1989 Deauville Film Festival, director Paul Bogart was nominated for the "Critics Award" and won the "Audience Award."
The film was also nominated for "Best Feature" and Fierstein was nominated for "Best Male Lead" at the Independent Spirit Awards that same year.

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