Maestro

Leonard Bernstein was a gay man whose wife Felicia (who was an accomplished actress in her own right) knew of his orientation. Those were different times and men like Bernstein wrestled with their urges while trying to keep up appearances. He even discussed with fellow composer Aaron Copeland how he could go about living openly as himself in the 1940's.

I urge you to see Maestro because it is a fine film which really captures the legacy of a tortured genius who had to play a role in order to be permitted to be a major conductor and composer.

Bradley Cooper is both director and star and gives this material a bittersweet ambiance which really indulges in nostalgia through the use of black and white as well as light and shadow.

There just might be an Oscar nomination for this Netflix film.