The Celluloid Closet
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France, Germany, United Kingdom · 1996
1h 42m
Director Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
Starring Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal
Genre Documentary, Drama, History
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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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