Presented by Frida Cinema board member Leonardo Ostergren, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's 1995 documentary The Celluloid Closet arrives as part of our Pride Selection.
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.
Released in the heat of the passing of the Don't Lie, Don't Tell law, The Celluloid Closet informs and empowers through an unflinching archival dive.
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