The Celluloid ClosetNarrated by Lily Tomlin, this acclaimed documentary is based on Vito Russo’s groundbreaking book. The filmmakers examine the subtext of more than 100 Hollywood movies—including Spartacus, Rope and Thelma and Louise—and chart the cinematic journey of lesbian and gay stereotypes through the first century of the movies. Film clips are paired with director, producer and actor interviews featuring, among others, Gore Vidal, Tom Hanks and Whoopi Goldberg. |
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Available FormatsDVD: $25.00 |
"Fascinating... a beautifully and thoughtfully made film that touches on many areas of human sexuality and human expression beyond the obvious ... a vital and artful piece of work ... Celluloid Closet is a nonfiction film that presses more emotional buttons than many a manipulative melodrama and seems of equal interest to those of every conceivable sexual identity. It's not only about how people see each other and see themselves; it's also about being human and the joy and pain and confusion that strange condition entails."
- Tom Shales, The Washington Post
"Two thumbs up ... terrific!"
- Siskel & Ebert
Produced and Directed by
Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman
Narrated by
Lily Tomlin
Co-Producer
Michael Lumpkin
Executive Producers
Howard Rosenman
Bernie Brillstein
Brad Grey
Co-Executive Producer
Lily Tomlin
Executive Producer for HBO
Sheila Nevins
Story by
Rob Epstein
Jeffrey Friedman
Sharon Wood
Narration Written by
Armistead Maupin
Edited by
Jeffrey Friedman
Arnold Glassman
Director of Photography
Nancy Schreiber
Art Director
Scott Chambliss
Music by
Carter Burwell
EMMY AWARD
Outstanding Achievement in a Craft: Directin
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARD
University of Georgia School of Journalism
COLUMBIA DU-PONT AWARD
Excellence in Journalism
5 PRIME TIME EMMY NOMINATIONS
National Academy of Television Arts & Science
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AWARD
Sundance Film Festival
FEATURED SCREENINGS (partial list):
Venice Film Festival
Toronto Film Festival
New York Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
Berlin Film Festival
Hong Kong Film Festival
Istanbul Film Festival
Tokyo Film Festival
Sydney Film Festival