The Celluloid Closet

7.8

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1h 42m 18+Documentary Drama History LGBTQ

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.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 o... Read more

Starring Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Fargas, Shirley MacLaine, John Schlesinger, Armistead Maupin, Arthur Laurents

Watch "The Celluloid Closet" from streaming services Vudu, Crackle, Tubi TV and several more released in 1996. It's a documentary and drama movie, and has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.