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Todd Haynes, Ang Lee, Jennie Livingston, Heather Matarazzo, John Cameron Mitchell ... see more see more... , Jenni Olson , Rose Troche , Gus Van Sant , John Waters , B. Ruby Rich , Angela Christine , Alex Vachon , Stephen Gutwilling , Randy Barbato , Jane Lynch , Dan Bucatinsky , Don Roos , John Cooper , Jay Leyda , Robert L. Rosen , Peter Davis , D.A. Pennebaker , Milos Forman , Warren D. Leight , Rick King , Louis Malle , Robert Altman , Jim Walton , Michael Peyser , Graham Weinbren , Blanche Sweet

Gay, lesbian, and transgender filmmakers, actors, and critics explore the history of queer cinema in this made-for-cable documentary. Eschewing any overarching narration, co-directors Lesli Klainberg ... read more read more...and Lisa Ades illustrate archival footage and film clips with dozens of interviews. They also provide timelines and factoids to punctuate the discussion of specific eras. Although the background material and the interviewees allude to the subtext of Hollywood classics, the bounty of world cinema, and the history of experimental film, the focus remains squarely on the American independent movement, from the 1960s underground through the New Queer Cinema of the early '90s to the post-Brokeback Mountain landscape of 2006. Interview subjects range from cultural commentator Michael Musto and actors Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch to directors John Cameron Mitchell, Jennie Livingston, and Randy Barbato. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema made its bow July 16, 2006, on the Independent Film Channel. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 21 min.

Directed by: Lisa Ades, Lesli Klainberg

Release Date: February 12, 2006

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  • May 3, 2009
    Really interesting documentary with a lot of fascinating tidbits that i'd never heard.
  • July 18, 2008
    What I loved about this film is it shows to the history of "queer" in (mostly) american cinema, from an early occurence, but all explains the social and political history of America in the time of the highlighted films.
    It also touches on some of my favourite films and director... read mores as well, which is great when you want to learn more about film and social history. Especially John Waters.
  • July 19, 2009
    Quickly discusses defining movements in queer cinema on a time line, mostly American films: controversial scenes, sexual liberation or simply filming liberties. Ultimately gives lots of recommendations for me to track down, and speaks out to "young filmmakers" demanding unexplore... read mored areas to be filmed and released.

    My second "queer cinema" documentary; there should be one made every year since more changes are being made more rapidly and it will be interesting to see what the effect on the media is with the recent release of Bruno, which is what a lot of these GLBT advocates and members have been hinting at wanting.
  • June 21, 2007
    So I still liek the Celluloid Closet better to look at Queer Film, this documentary talks more about the place and role of Queer Film within mainstream Hollywood and mainstream America. It presents Queer Theory and Film Theory in a way most people can udnerstand and grasp. An int... read moreeresting watch for sure...

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