As Director, As Writer
Buddies
1985
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Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Directing
Birth Date
May 27, 1943
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Date of Death
July 29, 1987
Biography
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.
