Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1943-05-27
Day of Death
1987-07-29 (44 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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.
Acting
(1983)
Abuse
as Street Interviewee
(1982)
(1979)
Forbidden Letters
as End Credits Narrator (voice)
(1974)
Passing Strangers
as Projectionist
Crew
Passing Strangers
Director
(2022)
(1985)
Buddies
Producer, Writer, Editor, Director
(1984)
Daddy Dearest
Producer, Editor, Writer, Director
(1984)
Juice
Director, Script, Producer
(1983)
Abuse
Director, Writer, Editor
(1983)
Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
Editor, Director
(1983)
Pleasure Beach
Editor, Director
(1982)
Family Affair
Director of Photography, Director
(1979)
Forbidden Letters
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
(1977)
Gay USA
Director, Editor, Producer
(1974)
Passing Strangers
Director
(1972)
Coming Out
Editor, Director
(1969)
Boys
Director