The Celluloid Closet (1996) 4K Restoration
- Wed, Jun 24
Director: Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein Run Time: 102 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1996
Starring: Gore Vidal, Lily Tomlin, Susan Sarandon, Tony Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg
Country: United Kingdom, France, Germany, United States
Language: English
About the film:
Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s.
About the filmmakers:
Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman are acclaimed American documentary filmmakers whose groundbreaking work has helped illuminate LGBTQ+ history, culture, and social justice issues. The Academy Award-winning duo directed influential films including The Times of Harvey Milk, Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt, and The Celluloid Closet, combining rigorous historical research with compelling storytelling. Their work has played a significant role in documenting LGBTQ+ experiences and advancing public understanding of underrepresented communities through cinema.
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