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Release Year1977
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes19
DirectorArthur J. Bressan, Jr.
WritersArthur J. Bressan, Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsGay USA
About Gay USA
Documentary about the gay rights movement during the year of 1977, capturing the intersections of diversity in queer life; from vox pop style interviews with lesbian feminists, street drag queens, and straight allies to taking a look at the fight against Anita Bryant and her notorious "Save Our Children" campaign.
Directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr., Gay USA leans on a strong ensemble — Stuart Loomis, Pat Parker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1977.
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