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
: The film captures the 1970s "City by the Bay," where Maupin finally came out and began writing his famous newspaper serial for the San Francisco Chronicle .
: 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.
: Writers Neil Gaiman, Amy Tan, and Kate Bornstein.