The Celluloid Closet

The Celluloid Closet

PRIMETIME EMMYS® 4X nominee

The history of LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood is traced from early coded portrayals and damaging stereotypes to more open and nuanced depictions. Narrator Lily Tomlin reflects on cinema’s role in shaping—and distorting—queer visibility.

IMDb 7.81 h 41 min1996R

DocumentaryLGBTQHeavyPsychological

This video is currently unavailable
to watch in your location

Details

More info

Content advisory: Flashing lights

Subtitles: None available

Directors: Rob Epstein Jeffrey Friedman

Producers: Wendy Braitman Bernie Brillstein Michael Ehrenzweig

Cast: Lily Tomlin Tony Curtis Susie Bright Arthur Laurents Armistead Maupin Whoopi Goldberg Jan Oxenberg Harvey Fierstein Quentin Crisp Richard Dyer

Studio: MK2

By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.

Feedback

Support