Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 7:00 PM
The Celluloid Closet by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman
The Celluloid Closet is a riveting and entertaining look at Hollywood and how it has both reflected and defined the way we think about homosexuality. From comic sissies to lesbian vampires, from pathetic queens to sadistic predators, from the good to the bad, gay characters have been around since the beginning. Taking full advantage of over a hundred film clips of Hollywood classics (obtaining them for this film was no easy feat) it weaves an entertaining history lesson, expertly juxtaposing ideas and images. Licensing and distribution from Sony Pictures Classics. Trailer: https://www.tellingpictures.com/celluloidcloset