Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up (1993)

An affectionate portrait of San Francisco, and of the man whose Tales of the City have inspired thousands to go there. Maupin relates a life story more bizarre than his fictional characters(including a meeting with Nixon), while local eccentrics and ex-colleagues dish and praise lavishly.

Cast (2)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Armistead Maupin

Himself

Ian McKellen

Narration (voice)

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