The Celluloid Closet

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.

Average Score : 71

Status: Released

Release Date: 1996-01-30

Geners Documentary History

Production Companies ZDF ARTE Brillstein-Grey Entertainment HBO Telling Pictures Sony Pictures Classics Film4 Productions

Production Countries France,Germany,United Kingdom,United States of America,

Run time: 102 minutes

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