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.
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Fargas
Crew: Rob Epstein (Director), Jeffrey Friedman (Director), Vito Russo (Author), Carter Burwell (Original Music Composer), Nancy Schreiber (Director of Photography), Jeffrey Friedman (Editor)
Country: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Studio: ZDF, ARTE, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, HBO, Telling Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, Film4 Productions
Runtime: 102 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 30, 1996
IMDb: 3.9
