Happy Birthday, Marsha! (2018): Cast & Box Office
Happy Birthday, Marsha! is a 2018 short historical drama directed by Tourmaline and Sasha Wortzel, starring Mya Taylor as Marsha P. Johnson, Eve Lindley and Marsha P. Johnson. It runs 14 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 min
- Directors
- Tourmaline and Sasha Wortzel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Star People
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Happy Birthday, Marsha! About?
The premise of Happy Birthday, Marsha! without spoilers.
On a hot June day in 1969, Marsha celebrates her birthday, hoping to perform at a local club. Her best friend, Sylvia, struggles with a difficult situation involving her lover's family and finds solace in marijuana, forgetting about the party. The two eventually meet with friends at the Stonewall Inn, where a police raid sparks a confrontation. Marsha and Sylvia are among those who bravely resist, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
Happy Birthday, Marsha! Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- transgender rights
- stonewall riots
Happy Birthday, Marsha! Cast & Characters
Mya Taylor leads the cast as Marsha P. Johnson, with Eve Lindley as Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson. Directed by Tourmaline and Sasha Wortzel; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Tourmaline
- Co-director Sasha Wortzel
- Mya Taylor as Marsha P. Johnson
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Eve Lindley as Sylvia Rivera -
Marsha P. Johnson as themselves - Cyrus Grace Dunham as Junior
Also Starring in Happy Birthday, Marsha!
· 2 more- Cherno Biko Andorra Marks
- Rios O'Leary-Tagiuri Bambi L'Amour
More from Tourmaline and Sasha Wortzel
More films directed by Tourmaline and Sasha Wortzel: River of Grass, This is an Address, Joy Run and Salacia.
Happy Birthday, Marsha! Box Office
Happy Birthday, Marsha! grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- International
- $2.6M
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Stonewall 2015 -
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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson 2017 -
Stonewall Uprising 2010 -
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Birthday Girl 2023 -
The Boys in the Band 1970 -
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Happy Birthday, Marsha! FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Happy Birthday, Marsha!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Happy Birthday, Marsha!?
Happy Birthday, Marsha! runs 14 minutes.
When was Happy Birthday, Marsha! released?
Happy Birthday, Marsha! was released on March 10, 2018.
Who directed Happy Birthday, Marsha!?
Happy Birthday, Marsha! was directed by Tourmaline and Sasha Wortzel.
More films by Tourmaline Who is in the cast of Happy Birthday, Marsha!?
Happy Birthday, Marsha! stars Mya Taylor as Marsha P. Johnson, Eve Lindley as Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Happy Birthday, Marsha! make at the box office?
Happy Birthday, Marsha! grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Does Happy Birthday, Marsha! have a post-credit scene?
No. Happy Birthday, Marsha! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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