Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

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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.

27-05-1943

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Gemini

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Total Films

Arthur Bressen Jr., Michael Lawrence, A.J. Bressan, Jr.

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New York City, New York, USA

Place of Birth

27-05-1943

Birthday

Gemini

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Arthur Bressan, Arthur Bressen Jr., Michael Lawrence, A.J. Bressan

Also Known As (male)

New York City, New York, USA

Place of Birth

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Abuse

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.

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1983