Ep 3.24 -- Torch Song Trilogy (A Queer Family Tree Grows in Brooklyn)

In this, our second Pride month offering, we bring you 1988 film version of Harvey Fierstein's tour de force Torch Song Trilogy.  

Fierstein plays Arnold, a young homosexual living and performing in 1970's NYC.  Presented in three chapters, we see Arnold struggle and grow in his relationships and along the way learn a thing or two about when and where we find 'family'.  

Featuring the always-masterful Anne Bancroft as Ma, with Matthew Broderick and Brian Kerwin as Arnold's long term relationships, and the under utilized Ken Page and Charles Pierce playing fellow drag performers.  This definitely deserves it's place in the queer canon.   

Stay safe, stay fierce.

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Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp

Outro: AFI performing Torch Song