Directing
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Directing · Born 1943-05-27 · 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). 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 · 10
Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
FilmArthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
2022 · Director
FilmBuddies
1985 · Writer
FilmDaddy Dearest
1984 · Producer
FilmJuice
1984 · Director
FilmAbuse
1983 · Street Interviewee
FilmThank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
1983 · Director
FilmPleasure Beach
1983 · Director
FilmForbidden Letters
1979 · End Credits Narrator (voice)
FilmGay USA
1977 · Director
FilmPassing Strangers
1974 · Projectionist