| Release Date | 1996-01-30 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 102 minutes |
| Genres | Documentary, History |
| Stars | Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg |
| Directors | Vito Russo, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Wendy Braitman, Michael Ehrenzweig |
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.
