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A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary(2023)
Status: Released
Date: 2023-09-23
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Time: 1h 33m
Overview:
This hilarious and touching documentary tells the story of how three older, gay, "bears" working in Hollywood, tired of having their gay-themed ideas rejected by the mainstream, decided to self-produce their own web series. Against all odds, the comedy featuring three bear roommates like "The Golden Girls" solving crimes a la "Murder, She Wrote," became a sensation online and one of the most successful web shows of all time. The documentary examines ageism, body-shaming, sex-positivity, the creative process and how friendship and community can ultimately create something beloved all over the world.
Languages: English.
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Movie: A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary
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Scott Beauchemin
Karamo Brown
Kevin Chamberlin
Margaret Cho
Rick Copp
Joe Dietl
Brooke Dillman
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This hilarious and touching documentary tells the story of how three older, gay, "bears" working in Hollywood, tired of having their gay-themed ideas rejected by the mainstream, decided to self-produce their own web series. Against all odds, the comedy featuring three bear roommates like "The Golden Girls" solving crimes a la "Murder, She Wrote," became a sensation online and one of the most successful web shows of all time. The documentary examines ageism, body-shaming, sex-positivity, the creative process and how friendship and community can ultimately create something beloved all over the world.
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2023-09-23
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