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Oscar Wilde About America
This big-hearted romp from New York City to Hollywood, CA leads Oscar to the queer joy, love, and liberation that eluded him 141 years ago, with the attendant themes of diversity, identity, and inclusion beautifully expressed in the film's original song, "Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken", based on one of Wilde's most popular quotes. Filmed in London and in multiple locations across the United States, the film stars West End star Oscar Conlon-Morrey as Oscar Wilde, and features film/TV/stage veterans Rosemary Harris and Kate Burton.
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This documentary explores the celebrated Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde's extensive lecture tour across North America in 1882. It delves into his experiences, the reception he received from diverse audiences, and the impact his flamboyant persona and witty orations had on American culture during the Gilded Age. The film examines how Wilde navigated and challenged the societal norms of the time through his art and public appearances.
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As a future release, critical reception is not yet available. However, based on the subject matter and the potential for a deep dive into a fascinating historical period and personality, it is anticipated to be met with interest from audiences interested in literature, history, and biography.
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Fun Fact
During his 1882 American tour, Oscar Wilde was so captivated by the Native American aesthetic that he famously wore a velvet jacket adorned with a buffalo-skin collar and a raccoon cap, significantly influencing Aesthetic dress trends.
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