Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

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Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Directing May 27, 1943

New York City, New York, USA

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…

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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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  1. 2022
  2. 1985
    Buddies

    Movie Producer

  3. 1984
    Daddy Dearest

    Movie Producer

  4. 1984
    Juice

    Movie Director

  5. 1983
    Abuse

    Movie Street Interviewee

  6. 1983
  7. 1983
    Pleasure Beach

    Movie Editor

  8. 1982
    Family Affair

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 1979
    Forbidden Letters

    Movie End Credits Narrator (voice)

  10. 1977
    Gay USA

    Movie Director

  11. 1974
    Passing Strangers

    Movie Projectionist

  12. 1972
    Coming Out

    Movie Editor

  13. 1969
    Boys

    Movie Director