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The Sons of Tennessee Williams
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DocumentaryHistory
Overview
Mardi Gras, drag balls and politics – where else could these elements come together but in New Orleans? Interweaving archival footage and contemporary interviews, The Sons of Tennessee Williams charts the evolution of the gay Mardi Gras krewe scene over the decades, illuminating the ways in which its emergence was a seminal factor in the cause of gay liberation in the South.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$3242
Runtime
75 min
Release Date
2010-06-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
4.75
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