Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Directing
May 27, 1943 — July 29, 1987New 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.
Behind the camera
1985Buddies
Director & Writer
1984Juice
Director
1984Daddy Dearest
Director & Writer
1983Abuse
Director & Writer
1983Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
Director
1983Pleasure Beach
Director
1982Family Affair
Director
1979Forbidden Letters
Director & Writer
1977Gay USA
Director
1974Passing Strangers
Director
1972Coming Out
Director