The Boys in the Band is one of the first films to tackle the issue of homosexuality in a serious way, dealing with all the issues the men face. It is a big step forward, but even in this film one can note the stereotypes creeping in bit by bit. For 1970, this was a giant leap forward for the gay community, a chance to be seen, more or less, as regular citizens, which indeed they ARE!
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