Known For
Directing
Born
May 27, 1943
Died
Jul 29, 1987
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
13 titles
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
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.
Known For
Filmography
Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
Director
Buddies
Producer
Daddy Dearest
Producer
Juice
Director
Abuse
Street Interviewee
Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
Editor
Pleasure Beach
Editor
Family Affair
Director of Photography
Forbidden Letters
End Credits Narrator (voice)
Gay USA
Director
Passing Strangers
Projectionist
Coming Out
Editor
Boys
Director