The Celluloid Closet (1996)

overview : 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.

Release Date : Jan 30, 1996

Runtime : 1h 42m

Genre : Documentary  History  

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

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

Keywords : media, hollywood, lgbt