Narrated by Lily Tomlin and based on Vito Russo's groundbreaking book The Celluloid Closet is a fascinating and elegant look at human sexuality and identity Directors Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman 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 An epic story by turns surprising hilarious and disturbing the Emmy winning The Celluloid Closet makes us see Hollywood images in a whole new light exploding sexual myths... and examining our attitudes about sexuality and sex roles as they evolved through the 20th century. [show more]
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Lily Tomlin narrates this award winning documentary that historically examines the way homosexuality has been dealt with over the years by mainstream Hollywood. Using film clips and interviews, the film illustrates tinseltown's negative portrayal of gay stereotypes over the years, but also highlights how, over time, gay characters on screen have not only increased, but have come to be more representative of the gay community at large.
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