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06/24/06
The Celluloid Closet (1996)
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Reviews Counted: 23 Fresh: 23 Rotten:0 Average Rating: 8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Synopsis: Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's documentary chronicles the way movies have portrayed homosexuals for the past 100 years and how these images, both positive and negative, have helped shape America's attitudes toward gays. Among the topics examined via interviews and film clips are the... [More]
Genre: Education/General Interest
Starring: Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Tom Hanks, Shirley MacLaine
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Top Critic
Instead of an angry diatribe against Hollywood, the film shrewdly opts for a wity, often campy commentary by gay figures (Gore Vidal), directors (Wyler) and actors (Tom Hanks) who shed light on the context in which these films were made and viewed.
05/31/06
It's engrossing, brings a healthy sense of humor to the discussion, and enlightening without being bludgeoning.
04/06/06
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04/09/05
An engaging documentary touching on Hollywood's on screen treatment of homosexuality.
02/04/05
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05/20/03
Top Critic
Like a scrapbook of movie memorabilia from some of the greatest films ever made, it’s a welcome look back at the ever-changing times of the world around us.
04/06/02
this documentary makes it plain that Hollywood has hardly been a leader in social causes,
04/17/01
No less than a primer in the power of movies to redefine human nature and behavior.
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