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Chris & Don. A Love Story documentary

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Original title

Chris & Don. A Love Story

Year

2007

Running time

90 min.

Country

United States

Director

Tina Mascara, Guido Santi

Cast

Music

Miriam Cutler

Cinematography

Ralph Q. Smith

Producer

Asphalt Stars Productions

Genre

Documentary. Romance | Gay & Lesbian. Biography. Painting

Synopsis

Depicts the remarkable life of artist Don Bachardy and his love story with the british writer Christopher Isherwood. This was during a period when gay relationships were not acceptable. The age difference in their relationship brought obvious personal problems that had to be addressed. Isherwood and Bachardy were open about their life together, regardless of the waves it caused. Includes footage shot by Chris and Don in the 1950s and interviews with Leslie Caron, John Boorman, Liza Minnelli, and others.

Awards: 2008: Gotham Awards: nominated to Best Documentary.

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Critics' reviews

"A celebration -- of love, commitment and devotion until the bitter end"

Ann Hornaday: The Washington Post
"This is the portrait of a marriage as full and enviable as the greatest unions in literature"

David Wiegand: SFgate
"Even a klutz could hardly make a bad movie about these compelling figures"

Kirk Honeycutt: The Hollywood Reporter
"'Chris & Don' is the rarest of documentaries: a realistic portrait of the human spirit."

David Edelstein: New York Magazine
"A fascinating documentary, one much better than its rather flat and unimaginative title."

Sid Smith: Chicago Tribune

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