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Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines

2001Movie46 minPG

Documentary
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A cathartic, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The Forgotten Story of Hollywood's First Gay Movie Star.

Chronicles the life of William Haines, Hollywood's first openly gay movie star, who sacrificed his career to live openly with his lover.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ History
  • Hollywood Golden Age
  • Biographical Documentary
  • Social Acceptance
  • Show Business
  • Openly Gay
  • Historical Figures
  • Cultural Impact

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey
Written by
Gabriel Rotello, Michael J. Mann
Produced by
Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, David L. Schiff
Music by
Derek Brin

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Facts

June 13, 2001 · 46 min · PG

Released
June 13, 2001
Runtime
46 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines worth watching?"

Questions about Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.