Mama's Boy

This documentary follows screenwriter Dustin Lance Black as he returns to the locations of his youth. He examines his childhood, his identity as a gay man, and the profound bond he shares with his mother. The film details how his mother's struggles with childhood polio, abusive marriages, and Mormon beliefs provided the emotional support that later inspired Black's work as an activist. Using family photographs and memories from friends and colleagues, the story focuses on themes of reconciliation and resilience.

Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, this project is the seventh of 14 films in the director's career. It was released after The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin and before Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford. The film features Dustin Lance Black appearing as himself, alongside Tom Daley, Paris Barclay, and Troy Williams. Produced by companies including Playtone and Amblin Television, the film has a runtime of 102 minutes. On IMDb, the documentary holds a rating of 7.9/10 based on 652 votes.