Harvey Fierstein | E61 | Torch Song Trilogy, Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, Bros, Death to Smoochy

Harvey Fierstein!! A name (and a voice) that will conjure up great feelings of affection to those familiar with him.

He is a monumental figure in theatre - with a plethora of awards to back it up - and he helped pave the way for queer representation in Hollywood, but where are the film roles??

He will be known to most for his memorable turns as Frank, the make-up artist who turns his brother into the infamous Scottish nanny in Mrs. Doubtfire (Chris Columbus, 1993) or perhaps as Marty, the frantic cable company manager in Independence Day (Roland Emmerich, 1996). But it is Harvey's work in Torch Song Trilogy (Paul Boggart, 1988) that provides his crowning film achievement and gives him a rare leading role.

Join us for this Harvey love-fest where we reflect on his career, queer representation in Hollywood and much more!

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LINKS

Case Susanna documentary (the inspiration for Harvey's Casa Valentine): https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/098134-000-A/casa-susanna/?source=google

Harvey educating/correcting Barbara Walters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp-ZTzvTEyI