Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

出生 : 1943-05-27, New York City, New York, USA

死亡 : 1987-07-29

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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.

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Two Films by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
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?
Two Films by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
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?
Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
Director
A collection of five early short films by filmmaker Arthur J. Bressan Jr.
Buddies
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.
Buddies
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.
Buddies
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.
Daddy Dearest
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.
Daddy Dearest
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.
Daddy Dearest
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.
Juice
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.
Juice
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.
Juice
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.
Abuse
Street Interviewee
Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.
Abuse
Editor
Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.
Abuse
Writer
Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.
Abuse
Director
Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.
Pleasure Beach
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.
Pleasure Beach
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.
A Family Affair
Family Affair
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.
Family Affair
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.
Forbidden Letters
Producer
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Forbidden Letters
Writer
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Forbidden Letters
Editor
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Forbidden Letters
Director
Erotic, explicit letters between a young man and his incarcerated lover recall happier (and hotter) times.
Gay USA
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.
Gay USA
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.
Gay USA
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.
Passing Strangers
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.
Passing Strangers
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.
Coming Out
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.
Coming Out
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.