This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy -- which initially defined homosexuality -- as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.
Documentary
Directors
Rob Epstein
Jeffrey Friedman
Producers
Rob Epstein
Jeffrey Friedman
Bernie Brillstein
Brad Grey
Sheila Nevins
Howard Rosenman
Cast
Lily Tomlin
Antonio Banderas
Susie Bright
Quentin Crisp
Matt Crowley
Tony Curtis
Richard Dyer
Antonio Fargas
Harvey Fierstein
Whoopi Goldberg
Farley Granger
Harry Hamlin
Tom Hanks
Arthur Laurents
Writers
Rob Epstein
Jeffrey Friedman
Armistead Maupin
Vito Russo
Sharon Wood
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Feature
The Celluloid Closet
The Celluloid Closet
This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders have occupied in cinema history, and...