Torch Song Trilogy

It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes.

A tragicomic portrait of a gay drag performer's search for love and family acceptance in 1970s New York, balancing humor and heartbreak with genuine emotional stakes.

Arnold Beckoff is looking for love and acceptance, but as a gay man working as a female impersonator in 1970s New York City, neither come easily. After a series of heartaches, Arnold believes he has found the love of his life in Alan, and the couple make plans to adopt. But when tragedy strikes, Arnold's life is shaken to its very core, leading to a confrontation with his overbearing mother, who has never approved of her son's lifestyle.