Chris & Don. A Love Story (2007)

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90 min - Documentary | Biography | Romance - 13 June 2008 (USA)

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Ratings: 7.8/10 from 397 users Metascore: 81/100
Reviews: 11 user | 43 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com

The love story between British writer, Christopher Isherwood (whose book 'The Berlin Stories' inspired the musical and film Cabaret) and Don Bachardy, American portrait artist.

Directors:

Tina Mascara, Guido Santi

Stars:

W.H. Auden, Don Bachardy and Ted Bachardy

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Cast

Credited cast:
	W.H. Auden	...	Himself (archive footage)
	Don Bachardy	...	Himself - Narrator (voice)
	Ted Bachardy	...	Himself
	James Berg	...	Himself (as Jim Berg)
	John Boorman	...	Himself
	Paul Bowles	...	Himself (archive footage)
	Katherine Bucknell	...	Herself
	Leslie Caron	...	Herself
	Eduardo Correia	...	Ahmed
	E.M. Forster	...	Himself (archive footage)
	Chris Freeman	...	Himself
	Charlie Gordon	...	First Dinner Guest
	Kenneth Grimes	...	Paul Bowles (as Ken Grimes)
	Sara S. Hodson	...	Herself
	Evelyn Hooker	...	Herself (archive footage)

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Depicts the remarkable life of artist Don Bachardy and his relationship with the distinguished writer Christopher Isherwood. Includes footage shot by Chris and Don in the 1950s and interviews with Leslie Caron, John Boorman, Liza Minnelli, and others. Isherwood and Bachardy were open about their life together, regardless of the waves it caused. This was during a period when gay relationships were not acceptable. The age difference in their relationship brought obvious personal problems that had to be addressed. Don often felt disregarded by Chris's famous friends and frequently was. Nevertheless, Bachardy pursued his art career with great energy, painting and drawing every day. Finding a vocation gave Don a sense of fulfillment and independence. He began to realize that he could function independently, which made him question whether he wanted to stay with Isherwood. Don toyed with leaving the relationship and striking out on his own... Written by Asphalt Stars Productions

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