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The Sons of Tennessee Williams (2011): Ratings & Box Office

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The Sons of Tennessee Williams is a 2011 historical documentary directed by Tim Wolff. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $3,242 worldwide. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
worldwide gross
$3.2K
Metascore
52
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The Sons of Tennessee Williams (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Tim Wolff
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sons of Tennessee Williams About?

The premise of The Sons of Tennessee Williams without spoilers.

Set against the backdrop of New Orleans’ vibrant Carnival season, this documentary explores the history of gay Mardi Gras krewes and their role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film reveals how these unique celebrations intertwined with political activism and helped shape a pivotal chapter in Southern liberation. It highlights the transformative power of community and self-expression in the pursuit of equality.

The Sons of Tennessee Williams Themes & Keywords

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  • gay
  • ball
  • club
  • drag ball
  • drag
  • 1960s
  • 1950s
  • mardi gras
  • louisiana
  • newspaper clipping
  • newspaper article
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  • equal rights
  • discrimination
  • bigotry
  • feathers
  • reference to a streetcar named desire
  • crown
  • reference to royalty
  • reference to new york city
  • reference to liza minnelli
  • civil rights
  • gingerbread man
  • reference to rosemary clooney
  • production number
  • profanity
  • hurricane katrina
  • 1970s
  • wigs
  • cemetery
  • death
  • aids
  • coronation
  • reference to napoleon
  • rhinestone
  • sequins
  • running from police
  • reference to gone with the wind
  • reference to the six million dollar man
  • murder
  • mural
  • gay bashing
  • cajun
  • reference to the ku klux klan
  • reference to john f. kennedy
  • bible belt
  • festival
  • smoking
  • mississippi river
  • home movie
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Crew

The Director of The Sons of Tennessee Williams

Directed by Tim Wolff.

Ratings

The Sons of Tennessee Williams Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Sons of Tennessee Williams 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Box office

The Sons of Tennessee Williams Box Office

The Sons of Tennessee Williams grossed $3,242 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.2K

US & Canada
$3.2K

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FAQ

The Sons of Tennessee Williams FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Sons of Tennessee Williams, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sons of Tennessee Williams?

The Sons of Tennessee Williams runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was The Sons of Tennessee Williams released?

The Sons of Tennessee Williams was released on October 7, 2011.

Who directed The Sons of Tennessee Williams?

The Sons of Tennessee Williams was directed by Tim Wolff.

How much did The Sons of Tennessee Williams make at the box office?

The Sons of Tennessee Williams grossed $3,242 worldwide.

How is The Sons of Tennessee Williams rated?

The Sons of Tennessee Williams has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does The Sons of Tennessee Williams have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sons of Tennessee Williams has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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