The Celluloid Closet (1995) Part 1

Based on a book by the late Vito Russo, The Celluloid Closet is about Hollywood's treatment of homosexual characters in the 20th century. Never pointing a finger at anyone in the film community, The Celluloid Closet presents clips from more than 100 mainstream features (including The Children's Hour, Advise and Consent, The Boys in the Band, and The Hunger) that speak loudly in their respective images of gays and lesbians. The Celluloid Closet makes a persuasive case for patterns of sexual mythology in Hollywood, such as presenting homosexuals repeatedly as tragic, helpless figures redeemed only through death or as back-street monsters cavorting in the shadows. Things change, of course, and clips from more recent films by gay and lesbian filmmakers suggest a more vital, diverse, autobiographical approach. There are lots of great interviews with screenwriters (Gore Vidal), filmmakers (John Schlesinger), actors (Tom Hanks, Tony Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg), and others to enunciate the major themes.

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Entertainment

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• Gay
• Lesbian
• Film
• Hollywood
• Celluloid
• Closet

[McFlyLover92]

I'm writing my movie essay that has to be done in two days... still I found myself sitting here haha... I hate college... :P

[RicRagsLive]

America is exactly like the movies. I saw iron man defeat a band of terrorists at the Costco the other day.

[stpetersburg]

this is one of the most beautiful docos ever made... i applaud the film makers and the films featured in this doco xxx

[epiksonik]

wonderful

[TheSolaris810]

An important film and historical document. Kudos to Hollywood (and America) for taking the risk back then. There had to be compromise. Hollywood could be a corporate pain, but when it strikes the right note barriers fall, I personally think Hollywood has been just as influential in changing attitudes as much as leaders such as Dr King. Its a young art, but in its short life it has moved mountains for the good.

[Ranlon]

Today it's gay films all over the place.

[WickedFairyEssence]

Was watching 50 documentaries to see before you die and I found out about this one.

[BDollScream]

I just watched Paris Is Burning for the third time and this film came as a recommendation so I am giving it a shot. Thanks uploader!

[NewTuber101]

i used to think that my birth was the most remarkable thing that happened in 1995-- i was wrong this movie is way better!