Arthur Bressan
Arthur Bressan (* 1943 in New York City , † July 28, 1987 there ) was an American film director and film producer .
Life
After finishing school, Bressan began working as a film director and producer in the US gay porn industry in the 1970s . In addition to his films in the 1970s and 1980s, he also produced films such as Abuse and documentaries such as Gay USA about the US civil rights movement of lesbians and gays in the 1970s. His last film, Buddies , was one of the first films worldwide to focus on AIDS. Bressan died on July 28, 1987 of complications from AIDS .
Filmography (selection)
- 1985: Buddies
- 1984: Daddy Dearest
- 1984: Juice
- 1983: Abuse
- 1983: Pleasure Beach
- 1978: Gay USA (Documentary)
- 1976: Forbidden Letters
- 1974: Passing Strangers
Prizes and awards (selection)
- 1984 Gay Producers Association Award , Best Director for "Pleasure Beach" ( HIS Video )
literature
- 1992: Leigh Rutledge , The Gay Decades , New York, Penguin Books, ISBN 0452268109
Web links
- Arthur Bressan in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bressan, Arthur |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film director and film producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , New York, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 28, 1987 |
| Place of death | New York City , New York, United States |