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The Celluloid Closet

R 1996 Documentary, History · 1h 42m
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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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Movie Score

71%

Released

January 30, 1996,

Director

Rob Epstein

Cast

Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Fargas

Genre

Documentary, History

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Movie Score

71%

Released

January 30, 1996,

Director

Rob Epstein

Cast

Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Fargas

Genre

Documentary, History

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