Bibliograph

The celluloid closet, Sony Pictures Classics ; Home Box Office presents ; in association with Channel 4, ZDF/arte, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment ; in association with Hugh M. Hefner, James C. Hormel, Steve Tisch ; a Telling Pictures production ; produced and directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman ; story by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Sharon Wood ; narration written by Armistead Maupinches

Type

Label

The celluloid closet, Sony Pictures Classics ; Home Box Office presents ; in association with Channel 4, ZDF/arte, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment ; in association with Hugh M. Hefner, James C. Hormel, Steve Tisch ; a Telling Pictures production ; produced and directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman ; story by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Sharon Wood ; narration written by Armistead Maupinches

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: R

resource.interestGradeLevel

11-adult, BWI

Main title

The celluloid closet

Responsibility statement

Sony Pictures Classics ; Home Box Office presents ; in association with Channel 4, ZDF/arte, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment ; in association with Hugh M. Hefner, James C. Hormel, Steve Tisch ; a Telling Pictures production ; produced and directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman ; story by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Sharon Wood ; narration written by Armistead Maupinches

Runtime

101

Summary

A study of the film industry's portrayal of homosexuals throughout history, the film looks at treatment of such characters and avoidance of gay issues. Commentary is provided by actors, writers, and others in the industry

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification