Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Birthday: 1943-05-27
Deathday: 1987-07-29
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Male

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.

Credits

Year Title
Passing Strangers
2022-05-28 Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
1985-09-12 Buddies
1984-12-31 Daddy dearest
1984-06-01 Daddy Dearest
1984-01-01 Juice
1983-04-15 Abuse
1983-01-01 Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
1983-01-01 Pleasure Beach
1982-01-01 Family Affair
1979-06-15 Forbidden Letters
1977-08-27 Gay USA
1974-09-13 Passing Strangers
1972-01-01 Coming Out
1969-12-31 Boys