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The Celluloid Closet
RELEASED • 1996 • DOCUMENTARY • HISTORY
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movie
Rating
3
Language
English
Runtime
102m
Popularity
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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.
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