1977Nominee
Best Director
Gay USA
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
New York City, New York, USA
May 27, 1943
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1985Winner
Best Writing
Buddies
1983Nominee
Best Performance
Abuse
Career Highlights
1983Highlight
Best Performance
Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
1972Highlight
Best Performance
Coming Out
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Gay USA
Buddies