The Celluloid Closet 1996

Name: The Celluloid Closet
Released: 1996-01-30
Cast: Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman
Release date:	1996-01-30
Runtime:	102 minutes
Critics score:	96 / 100
Tagline:	A documentary surveying the various Hollywood screen depictions of homosexuals and the attitudes behind them throughout the history of North American film.