Lance Loud!: A Death in An American Family (2003)
Overview
Eldest son Lance, of the Loud family profiled on PBS in 1973, became the first openly gay man on television and a gay icon for his generation. When Lance entered hospice in 2001 with a terminal HIV and hepatitis C co-infection, he asked original filmmakers Susan and Alan Raymond to film a final episode of the series. Lance reflects upon his days with Andy Warhol, his band The Mumps, a career as a writer and the experience of being the first reality TV star. It is a celebration of life and a cautionary tale.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.279 |
Directed By
Alan Raymond
Susan Raymond
Crew
Susan Raymond
Susan Raymond
Alan Raymond
Mark Brownstone
Alan Raymond
Alan Raymond
Susan Raymond
TOP CAST
Lance Loud
Self
Pat Loud
Self
Kristian Hoffman
Self
Bobby Mayhem
Self
Gregory Poe
Self
Michelle Loud
Self
Bill Loud
Self
John McLean
Self
Victoria Galves
Self
Kate McGarrigle
Self
Rufus Wainwright
Self
John Cameron Mitchell
Self (uncredited)
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