The documentary Mama's Boy: A Story from Our Americas is the true story of Black and his mother, Anne, a conservative Mormon woman from the American South. Despite contracting polio as a child and relying on braces and crutches, Anne's experience taught her the strength of a family's love. When Black came out to his mother at 21, they began a journey to overcome fears, misconceptions, and divisions of belief, teaching them the importance of communication and shared stories.
Mama's Boy
The film explores the formative years of Dustin Lance Black, tracing the influence of his mother on his development as a screenwriter and his subsequent activism.
