The Untold Tales Of Armistead Maupin -

: Maupin's sister, Jane Maupin Yates, and his husband, Christopher Turner. Production and Reception

: The documentary premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in March 2017 and later aired as part of the PBS series Independent Lens in early 2018. The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

: 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. : Maupin's sister, Jane Maupin Yates, and his

: Writers Neil Gaiman, Amy Tan, and Kate Bornstein. : Writers Neil Gaiman, Amy Tan, and Kate Bornstein

: Actors Laura Linney (who starred in the Tales of the City miniseries), Olympia Dukakis , Sir Ian McKellen, Jonathan Groff, and Margaret Cho.

is a 2017 documentary directed by Jennifer M. Kroot and Bill Weber that chronicles the life of the celebrated author behind the groundbreaking Tales of the City series . The film explores Maupin’s radical personal transformation and his enduring impact on LGBTQ+ literature and culture. Core Themes and Narrative