Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Born: 1943-05-27 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: 1987-07-29
Known For: Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
2022
- Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts ... (Director)
1985
- Buddies ... (Producer)
1984
- Daddy Dearest ... (Producer)
- Juice ... (Director)
1983
- Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK ... (Editor)
- Abuse as Street Interviewee
- Pleasure Beach ... (Editor)
1982
- A Family Affair
- Family Affair ... (Director of Photography)
1979
- Forbidden Letters as End Credits Narrator (voice)
1977
- Gay USA ... (Director)
1974
- Passing Strangers as Projectionist
1972
- Coming Out ... (Editor)
1969
- Boys ... (Director)