This film analysis/video essay means to explain why Mart Crowley's play and William Friedkin's film, 'The Boys in the Band', was an ahead-of-its-time achievement. Like the film, this analysis is mainly a character piece. Through character dissection, I am meaning to deflate the general consensus that this film only ever perpetuated stereotypes.

Please note that this is my first shot at a full-out video essay. I'm hoping to improve as I continue. I know this video has flaws, and if you feel the need to express your criticism, then you know what to do.

Also, sorry for the shitty quality. It's a pretty unknown film, and the only footage I could find was on here:    • Video  

https://letterboxd.com/buttholesurfer/



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