Most Similar Movies to The Celluloid Closet (1996)
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Are You Proud? (2019), A Decade Under the Influence (2003), The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002), The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006), Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World (2003), Friedkin Uncut (2018), Altman (2014) ... Let's take a look at the following list...
Are You Proud? (2019)
The history of the LGBTQ+ movement in the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots. Reflecting upon prominent issues within the LGBTQ+ community like AIDs and hate crimes, the film also shows how the movement has supported people from all walks of life.
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A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
Between the death of the old Hollywood studio system and the rise of the counterculture, the late 1960s and early '70s were a near-revolutionary time in American filmmaking, as detailed in this documentary by Ted Demme and Richard LaGravanese. Equally influenced by the foreign films of art-house cinemas and the cheap B-movies of late-night TV, eager young filmmakers and actors rewrote Hollywood's rules. This film includes interviews with most of the era's leading figures.
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The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans (the film shares the same name as Evans's famous 1994 autobiography).
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The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006)
Utilizing hours of unseen archival footage, The Beales is a new take on the women of Grey Gardens.
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Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World (2003)
Documentary presenting the realities of coming out in lesser developed countries.
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Friedkin Uncut (2018)
In this documentary, the hotshot director of The Exorcist and The French Connection, now 83 years old, is interviewed about his career,and a number of his colleagues and admirers weigh in with reminiscences and tributes.
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A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995)
This lauded documentary by revered director Martin Scorsese explores the history of American cinema by focusing on the work of a number of highly influential filmmakers. In addition to examining pioneering productions by D.W. Griffith and F.W. Murnau, Scorsese looks at a variety of other key directors, including Charlie Chaplin, John Ford, Vincente Minnelli and Orson Welles, while featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and other cinema luminaries.
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Something's Gonna Live (2009)
Despite the criticisms leveled against it, the old Hollywood studio system produced many classic films and nurtured the careers of some of moviedom's top artists. Documentarian Daniel Raim turns the camera on several men who spent a lifetime behind it, among them production designer Robert Boyle, cinematographer Haskell Wexler and illustrator Harold Michelson. The group reminisce about their careers and the many well-known and celebrated movies they worked on.
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Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)
Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find much new material here, but more unfamiliar admirers will gain some valuable information about one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Schickel has constructed the do...Read all
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Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
A documentary on how Los Angeles has been used and depicted in the movies.
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Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives (1993)
Pulp novels of the '50s and '60s frame this recollection of the lesbian experience in Canada during that era.
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Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography (1993)
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography, illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing.
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Marlene (1984)
Retrospective on the career of enigmatic screen diva Marlene Dietrich.
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)
The history of the independent film company, The Cannon Film Group, Inc..
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Coming Out Under Fire (1994)
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuals during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several gay WWII veterans.
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
A documentary on the history of the slasher film.
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Mifune: The Last Samurai (2015)
A feature-length documentary about the life and films of legendary actor Toshiro Mifune, weaving together film clips, archival stills, and interviews with such luminaries as Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Narrated by Keanu Reeves.
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