Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Known for Directing
Born May 27, 1943
Died July 29, 1987
Place of Birth 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.
Filmography
Buddies
1985
Director
Buddies
1985
Writer
Buddies
1985
Producer
Abuse
1983
as Street Interviewee
Abuse
1983
Director
Abuse
1983
Writer
Gay USA
1977
Director
Gay USA
1977
Producer
Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
1983
Director
Coming Out
1972
Director
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Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
2022
Director
Forbidden Letters
1979
as End Credits Narrator (voice)
A Family Affair
1982
Passing Strangers
1974
as Projectionist
Family Affair
1982
Director
Forbidden Letters
1979
Director
Pleasure Beach
1983
Director
Passing Strangers
1974
Director
Juice
1984
Director
Daddy Dearest
1984
Director
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