Movie Description
Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End
(1997)Overview
Narrated by Linda Hunt, this documentary examines the life of the late author and gay rights activist Paul Monette. Born in 1945 to a well-off Massachusetts family, Monette grows up unable to accept his homosexuality, for years hiding it from his loved ones while struggling to develop as a writer. In 1978, Monette publishes his first novel, which allows him to come out to his parents. After losing one lover to AIDS in 1986, he becomes a ferocious advocate for awareness of the disease.
Featured Crew
- Director : Monte Bramer
- Writer : Monte Bramer
- Cast : Paul Monette,Linda Hunt,Judith Light,Tom Hulce,Robert Desiderio
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Facts
Original TitlePaul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Genres
- Documentary
