The Celluloid Closet 1996

The Celluloid Closet

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Documentary History

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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Lily Tomlin

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Tony Curtis

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Antonio Fargas

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Release Date 1996-01-30
Runtime 1h 42m
Directors Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Nancy Schreiber
Producers Wendy Braitman, Caroline Spry, Rob Epstein, Brad Grey, Michael Lumpkin, Michael Ehrenzweig, Caryn Mendez, Howard Rosenman, Bernie Brillstein, Sheila Nevins, Jeffrey Friedman
Writer Vito Russo