Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Born
- May 27, 1943
- Died
- July 29, 1987 (44 years old)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2022Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 ShortsArthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 ShortsFilm · Director
- 1985BuddiesFilm · Writer, Producer, Editor, Director★ 8.2
- 1984Daddy DearestFilm · Producer, Director, Editor, Writer, Director of Photography
- 1984JuiceFilm · Director, Producer, Script
- 1983AbuseFilm · Director, Writer, Editor
- 1983Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFKFilm · Editor, Director
- 1983Pleasure BeachFilm · Editor, Director
- 1982Family AffairFilm · Director of Photography, Director
- 1979Forbidden LettersFilm · Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
- 1977Gay USAFilm · Director, Producer, Editor★ 5.8
- 1974Passing StrangersFilm · Director
- 1972Coming OutFilm · Editor, Director
- 1969BoysBoysFilm · Director