Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Nacimiento : 1943-05-27, New York City, New York, USA
Muerte : 1987-07-29
Historia
One of the pioneers of independent gay cinema in the 1970s and '80s, Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. is best known for his 1985 drama, "Buddies" (the first dramatic feature film about AIDS). Working across multiple genres including documentary, narrative, adult and short form filmmaking, Bressan's boldness and artistry as a writer–director earned him both acclaim and controversy over the course of his decade-long filmmaking career.
Director
In Passing Strangers, a closeted gay teenager (Robert Adams) finds love, community and a political awakening when he decides to answer a personal ad from an older, jaded man (Robert Carnagey). One of cinema's first coming out stories, Passing Strangers is a romantic portrait of gay liberation-era San Francisco that still resonates today. Robert Adams returns in Forbidden Letters as Larry, a man trying to pass time on the day his older lover Richard (Richard Locke) is set to be released from prison. Unable to clear his head through casual sex, he reads through his letters to Richard - letters he could never send out of fear that his outing would lead to a harsher sentence. As Richard's release draws nearer, the question remains: will the spark still be there when he gets out?
In Passing Strangers, a closeted gay teenager (Robert Adams) finds love, community and a political awakening when he decides to answer a personal ad from an older, jaded man (Robert Carnagey). One of cinema's first coming out stories, Passing Strangers is a romantic portrait of gay liberation-era San Francisco that still resonates today. Robert Adams returns in Forbidden Letters as Larry, a man trying to pass time on the day his older lover Richard (Richard Locke) is set to be released from prison. Unable to clear his head through casual sex, he reads through his letters to Richard - letters he could never send out of fear that his outing would lead to a harsher sentence. As Richard's release draws nearer, the question remains: will the spark still be there when he gets out?
Director
A collection of five early short films by filmmaker Arthur J. Bressan Jr.
Producer
When 25 year-old gay yuppie David volunteers to be a “buddy” to an AIDS patient, the gay community center assigns him to Robert, a 32 year-old politically impassioned gay gardener abandoned by his friends and lovers. Throughout his visits to Robert’s hospital room, the two men become friends.
Writer
When 25 year-old gay yuppie David volunteers to be a “buddy” to an AIDS patient, the gay community center assigns him to Robert, a 32 year-old politically impassioned gay gardener abandoned by his friends and lovers. Throughout his visits to Robert’s hospital room, the two men become friends.
Director
When 25 year-old gay yuppie David volunteers to be a “buddy” to an AIDS patient, the gay community center assigns him to Robert, a 32 year-old politically impassioned gay gardener abandoned by his friends and lovers. Throughout his visits to Robert’s hospital room, the two men become friends.
Editor
New York director Edward Thompson is making his latest "all male! all action!" triple-X feature, but there's another movie running in his head -- a film of fantasies about an ex-lover, his current cast, and the two young men across the courtyard.
Writer
New York director Edward Thompson is making his latest "all male! all action!" triple-X feature, but there's another movie running in his head -- a film of fantasies about an ex-lover, his current cast, and the two young men across the courtyard.
Director
New York director Edward Thompson is making his latest "all male! all action!" triple-X feature, but there's another movie running in his head -- a film of fantasies about an ex-lover, his current cast, and the two young men across the courtyard.
Producer
A lonely photographer working for a gay magazine wanders around New York City searching for models while having dreams about a jogger he met and photographed in the park.
Script
A lonely photographer working for a gay magazine wanders around New York City searching for models while having dreams about a jogger he met and photographed in the park.
Director
A lonely photographer working for a gay magazine wanders around New York City searching for models while having dreams about a jogger he met and photographed in the park.
Street Interviewee
Thomas (Raphael Sbarge) es un adolescente de 14 años que sufre fuerte abusos por parte de sus padres. En su camino se cruza Larry (Richard Ryder), un director de cine que está rodando un documental sobre niños que son víctimas de maltrato. Larry decide contar con Thomas para su película, y terminarán por enamorarse el uno del otro. Entonces, Larry tratará de sacar a Thomas del infierno que está viviendo en casa...
Editor
Thomas (Raphael Sbarge) es un adolescente de 14 años que sufre fuerte abusos por parte de sus padres. En su camino se cruza Larry (Richard Ryder), un director de cine que está rodando un documental sobre niños que son víctimas de maltrato. Larry decide contar con Thomas para su película, y terminarán por enamorarse el uno del otro. Entonces, Larry tratará de sacar a Thomas del infierno que está viviendo en casa...
Writer
Thomas (Raphael Sbarge) es un adolescente de 14 años que sufre fuerte abusos por parte de sus padres. En su camino se cruza Larry (Richard Ryder), un director de cine que está rodando un documental sobre niños que son víctimas de maltrato. Larry decide contar con Thomas para su película, y terminarán por enamorarse el uno del otro. Entonces, Larry tratará de sacar a Thomas del infierno que está viviendo en casa...
Director
Thomas (Raphael Sbarge) es un adolescente de 14 años que sufre fuerte abusos por parte de sus padres. En su camino se cruza Larry (Richard Ryder), un director de cine que está rodando un documental sobre niños que son víctimas de maltrato. Larry decide contar con Thomas para su película, y terminarán por enamorarse el uno del otro. Entonces, Larry tratará de sacar a Thomas del infierno que está viviendo en casa...
Editor
Pleasure Beach is the story of two lifeguards, one gay, one straight. Their friendship is platonic, though Todd, the gay one, wishes it were not.
Director
Pleasure Beach is the story of two lifeguards, one gay, one straight. Their friendship is platonic, though Todd, the gay one, wishes it were not.
Director of Photography
Kevin, an unhappily married man, retreats into a fantasy world of sex with a young blond man. He also imagines his office boy, played by Jake Stryker, masturbating among the law books. The film is highlighted by beautiful close-ups of a cock-worshipper performing loving fellatio on a big dick that is shaped like the SST.
Director
Kevin, an unhappily married man, retreats into a fantasy world of sex with a young blond man. He also imagines his office boy, played by Jake Stryker, masturbating among the law books. The film is highlighted by beautiful close-ups of a cock-worshipper performing loving fellatio on a big dick that is shaped like the SST.
Producer
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Writer
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Editor
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Director
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Editor
Shot on one day by 25 different cameramen across the USA under the co-ordination of Arthur J. Bressan Jr. this film documents Gay Pride parades across the United States in the late 70s.
Producer
Shot on one day by 25 different cameramen across the USA under the co-ordination of Arthur J. Bressan Jr. this film documents Gay Pride parades across the United States in the late 70s.
Director
Shot on one day by 25 different cameramen across the USA under the co-ordination of Arthur J. Bressan Jr. this film documents Gay Pride parades across the United States in the late 70s.
Projectionist
Passing Strangers tells the story of two gay men in San Francisco who meet via a newspaper ad and fall in love. Robert is an 18 year-old high school senior who is the object of affection for Tom. Tom’s curly locks and luscious good looks seem to make him irresistible to all — as he spends his time cruising Polk Street, going to the baths and the bars — but when Robert responds to his personal ad in the gay paper, Tom finds himself falling in love.
Director
Passing Strangers tells the story of two gay men in San Francisco who meet via a newspaper ad and fall in love. Robert is an 18 year-old high school senior who is the object of affection for Tom. Tom’s curly locks and luscious good looks seem to make him irresistible to all — as he spends his time cruising Polk Street, going to the baths and the bars — but when Robert responds to his personal ad in the gay paper, Tom finds himself falling in love.
Editor
Similar to his 1977 feature documentary, Gay USA, this debut short from Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. features interviews with participants in San Francisco's 1972 Gay Freedom Day celebration - the first organized gay pride parade in the city.
Director
Similar to his 1977 feature documentary, Gay USA, this debut short from Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. features interviews with participants in San Francisco's 1972 Gay Freedom Day celebration - the first organized gay pride parade in the city.
