Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
This documentary examines the many aspects of the gay fascination with Bette Davis, featuring film clips of Bette's most iconic moments, juxtaposed with camp burlesques of her by San Francisco actor Matthew Martin and others, including Charles Pierce and Arthur Blake; a profile of Martin highlighting his long identification with Davis; and interviews with fans, entertainers, and gay cultural historians.
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Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 11, 2009
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
Director
M. Black
Description
This documentary examines the many aspects of the gay fascination with Bette Davis, featuring film clips of Bette's most iconic moments, juxtaposed with camp burlesques of her by San Francisco actor Matthew Martin and others, including Charles Pierce and Arthur Blake; a profile of Martin highlighting his long identification with Davis; and interviews with fans, entertainers, and gay cultural historians.