The Celluloid Closet

Synopsis:

This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals 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.

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Release Date:

15 March, 1996

Duration:

1h42m

Director:

Rob EpsteinJeffrey Friedman

Writers:

Vito Russo, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman

Stars:

Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susie Bright, and more

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