Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
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.
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
27 May 1943
Death Day
29 July 1987
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Arthur Bressan, Arthur Bressen Jr., Michael Lawrence, A.J. Bressan, Jr.
MEDIA
FILMOGRAPHY
Forbidden Letters
1979-06-15Actor, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
A Family Affair
1982-03-24
Abuse
1983-04-15Actor, Director, Writer, Editor
Passing Strangers
1974-09-13Actor, Director
Family Affair
1982-01-01Director of Photography, Director
Buddies
1985-09-12Writer, Producer, Editor, Director
Gay USA
1977-08-27Director, Producer, Editor
Daddy Dearest
1984-06-01Producer, Director, Editor, Writer
Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
2022-05-28Director
Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
1983-01-01Editor, Director
Pleasure Beach
1983-01-01Editor, Director
Juice
1984-01-01Director, Producer, Script
Coming Out
1972-01-01Editor, Director
Boys
1969-12-31Director
GOMOVIEINFO
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