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Torch Song Trilogy Premieres in Theaters - December 14, 1988

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On this day, December 14, 1988, Torch Song Trilogy premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Bogart and based on Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play, the film starred Fierstein alongside Anne Bancroft, Matthew Broderick, and Brian Kerwin.

The story follows Arnold Beckoff, a gay drag performer in New York City, as he navigates love, family, and identity over the course of several years. Torch Song Trilogy was groundbreaking in its portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships and family dynamics, offering heartfelt performances and poignant storytelling.

Though it earned $4.8 million at the box office, the film remains a powerful and influential piece of LGBTQ+ cinema.
 
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