The Cockettes
User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. RickyG.
    Aug 7, 2002
    10
    One of the best documentaries since gimme shelter!
  2. MarkH.
    Feb 10, 2003
    10
    Can we all just learn that glamour and talent of people on drugs is only glam to a point the dark reality is that so many of them are gone and that kind of energy and creative flow has changed to a new age of glamour and less madness!
  3. dfrooah
    Aug 30, 2010
    8
    The documentary is one of the most affective ways to capture a time and place in history especially when the subject is as visually compelling as the Cockettes. Counter culture San Francisco history is so saturated with tired tales of the Beat Generation and the Grateful Dead. It was delightful to stumble upon a lesser known group of artists (who were actually quite famous in their own right). Interesting to note were some of the pervasive themes present in the documentary namely the "New York City" response to this "San Francisco" phenomenon. This film depicts a primary example of the West Coast's more open and relaxed attitude toward artistic expression not to mention the DIY aspect of San Francisco art culture (exemplified by the Cockette's costuming and sets) in general.… Expand

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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: David Ehrenstein
    90
    Brilliant new documentary.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    80
    Has the glorious, gaudy benefit of much stock footage of Those Days, featuring all manner of drag queen, bearded lady and lactating hippie.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    80
    This comprehensive and charming film not only recalls those days exactly, it also manages the wonderful trick of taking us back there along with it.
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