Leonard Bernstein was a musical genius, including writing and composing. West Side Story is perhaps his main achievement.
This film reveals that this music Maestro did not just possess a unique musical talent but also a remarkable talent as a gay man to marry a woman and have children.
As his West Side Story collaborator, Arthur Laurents, is credited with revealing about Bernstein, "He was a gay man who got married. He wasn't conflicted about his sexual orientation at all. He was a gay man".
And apparently his wife went into the marriage knowing full well he was a gay.
So as sure as night follows day most women seek in a man monogamy yet many gays living the gay lifestyle indulge in the opposite.
In between examining their relationship, we get insights into the music and genius of Bernstein including his conducting and composing.
The lead actor gives a show stopping performance ousted by the actress playing his wife who is even better!
8/10.
This film reveals that this music Maestro did not just possess a unique musical talent but also a remarkable talent as a gay man to marry a woman and have children.
As his West Side Story collaborator, Arthur Laurents, is credited with revealing about Bernstein, "He was a gay man who got married. He wasn't conflicted about his sexual orientation at all. He was a gay man".
And apparently his wife went into the marriage knowing full well he was a gay.
So as sure as night follows day most women seek in a man monogamy yet many gays living the gay lifestyle indulge in the opposite.
In between examining their relationship, we get insights into the music and genius of Bernstein including his conducting and composing.
The lead actor gives a show stopping performance ousted by the actress playing his wife who is even better!
8/10.