Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

  • Birthday: 5/27/1943
  • Deathday: 7/29/1987
  • Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Directing
  • Also known as: Arthur Bressan, Arthur Bressen Jr., Michael Lawrence, A.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.

Filmography

Forbidden Letters
Release date: 6/15/1979

Forbidden Letters

Role(s): End Credits Narrator (voice)

Details
A Family Affair
Release date: 3/24/1982

A Family Affair

Details
Abuse
Release date: 3/1/1983

Abuse

Role(s): Street Interviewee

Details
Passing Strangers
Release date: 9/13/1974

Passing Strangers

Role(s): Projectionist

Details
Family Affair
Release date: 1/1/1982

Family Affair

Role(s): Director of Photography

Details