A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary

A warm, funny, and candid look at friendship and creative hustle, celebrating outsiders who make their own spotlight.

Directed by

Eduardo Aquino

Genres

Documentary, Comedy

Starring

Ben Zook, Rick Copp, Joe Dietl

Overview

This hilarious and touching documentary tells the story of how three older, gay, "bears" working in Hollywood, tired of having their gay-themed ideas rejected by the mainstream, decided to self-produce their own web series. Against all odds, the comedy featuring three bear roommates like "The Golden Girls" solving crimes a la "Murder, She Wrote," became a sensation online and one of the most successful web shows of all time. The documentary examines ageism, body-shaming, sex-positivity, the creative process and how friendship and community can ultimately create something beloved all over the world.

How it feels

Warm, uplifting, satirical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, identity, art, media

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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