Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

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Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

May 27, 1943

died

July 29, 1987

place of birth

New York City, New York, USA

also known as

Arthur Bressan · Arthur Bressen Jr. · Michael Lawrence · A.J. Bressan, Jr.

total credits

4 movies

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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