Olly Alexander: Growing Up Gay

Name: Olly Alexander: Growing Up Gay
Director: Vicki Cooper
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-07-18
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Olly Alexander

2017 · 60 min · ★ 6.3 · Documentary

Documentary in which Years and Years frontman Olly Alexander explores the mental health issues faced by members of the LGBT+ community.

Directed by Vicki Cooper

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