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The Celluloid Closet (1996)

R · 1996-01-30 · 1h 42m · EN
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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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Rob EpsteinDirectorJeffrey FriedmanDirector

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Lily TomlinLily TomlinNarrator (voice)Tony CurtisTony CurtisSelfSusan SarandonSusan SarandonSelfGore VidalGore VidalSelfWhoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergSelfAntonio FargasAntonio FargasSelfShirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineSelfJohn SchlesingerJohn SchlesingerSelfArmistead MaupinArmistead MaupinSelfArthur LaurentsArthur LaurentsSelfTom HanksTom HanksSelfFarley GrangerFarley GrangerSelf

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Genre affinityDrama · History · DocumentaryTheme affinityLgbt · Hollywood · CinemaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference137173 · 137174Actor preference64674 · 11361 · 38701Country preferenceFr

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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.

How long is The Celluloid Closet?

The Celluloid Closet has a runtime of 102 minutes.

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