Lance Loud!: A Death in An American Family

8.2
2003 0 hr 56 min Documentary

Eldest son Lance, of the Loud family profiled on PBS in 1973, became the first openly gay man on television and a gay icon for his generation. When Lance entered hospice in 2001 with a terminal HIV and hepatitis C co-infection, he asked original filmmakers Susan and Alan Raymond to film a final episode of the series. Lance reflects upon his days with Andy Warhol, his band The Mumps, a career as a writer and the experience of being the first reality TV star. It is a celebration of life and a cautionary tale.

  • Cast:
    Lance Loud , Rufus Wainwright , John Cameron Mitchell

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Reviews

Cubussoli
2003/01/06

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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Mjeteconer
2003/01/07

Just perfect...

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Moustroll
2003/01/08

Good movie but grossly overrated

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Salubfoto
2003/01/09

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

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