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Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? (1988): Cast

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? (1988) movie poster

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? is a 1988 comedy documentary directed by Steven J. Santos, starring Whoopi Goldberg as Fontaine. It runs 54 minutes.

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Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
54 min
Director
Steven J. Santos
Genres
Documentary , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
HBO
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? About?

The premise of Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? without spoilers.

Riding her success in film and stand‑up, Whoopi Goldberg returns to her roots with a full‑length performance as her beloved character Fontaine. The street‑smart, ex‑junkie alter‑ego delivers wry, candid takes on life, sex, drugs and other modern dilemmas, all captured live at Santa Monica’s Mayfair Theater.

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • stand up
  • stand up comedy
  • stand up comedian
  • tv special
  • stand up comedy special
  • ellipsis in title
  • question in title
  • punctuation in title
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? Cast & Characters

Whoopi Goldberg plays Fontaine in Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight?. Directed by Steven J. Santos.

From the director

More from Steven J. Santos

More films directed by Steven J. Santos: Louis C.K.: Shameless, Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile of Me, Billy Crystal: Midnight Train to Moscow and Mystery Magical Special.

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Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Whoopie Goldberg: Fontaine...Why Am I Straight?” and “Fontaine...Why Am I Straight?”.

Also known as
  • Whoopie Goldberg: Fontaine...Why Am I Straight?
  • Fontaine...Why Am I Straight?
  • Whoopi Goldberg: Fontaine... Why Am I Straight

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Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight??

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? runs 54 minutes.

When was Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? released?

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? was released on August 6, 1988.

Who directed Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight??

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? was directed by Steven J. Santos.

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Who is in the cast of Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight??

Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? stars Whoopi Goldberg as Fontaine.

Does Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? have a post-credit scene?

No. Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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