The Celluloid Closet

by Vito Russo

Paperback, 1987

Call number

A ART FILM

Language

English

Tags

CHECKED, A ART FILM, +Art, +Filmography, **Adult Nonfiction, *Adult, ***Nonfiction, arts - visual art, arts - film, Identity: gay, Identity: lesbian, Genre: history

Description

Praised by the Chicago Tribune as "an impressive study" and written with incisive wit and searing perception--the definitive, highly acclaimed landmark work on the portrayal of homosexuality in film.

Awards

Stonewall Book Award (Winner — 1982)

Genres

Subjects

Gay actors United States
Homosexuality in motion pictures
Lesbian actresses United States

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