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The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

The colorful story of writer Armistead Maupin, whose Tales of the City series inspired millions to claim their own truth.

Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin - Armistead in 'Nam - Clip

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In this excerpt from the Independent Lens film The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin, the writer who was once a conservative son of the Old South and would become a gay rights pioneer, reflects on how he came to serve in the Navy while not yet out of the closet. "I volunteered for Vietnam," Maupin says, "because I think I still had some manhood issues going on and I wanted to go to the war."

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    The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin - Trailer

    S19 E4 - 30s

    The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin examines the life and work of one of the world's most beloved storytellers, following his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South into a gay rights pioneer whose Tales of the City books have inspired millions to claim their own truth. The film includes Neil Gaiman, Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Sir Ian McKellen, Amy Tan, and Maupin himself.

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