The Celluloid Closet (1996)Stream and Watch Online

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Celluloid Closet' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Celluloid Closet' right now, here are some details about the ZDF, ARTE, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, HBO, Telling Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, Film4 Productions history flick.

Released January 30th, 1996, 'The Celluloid Closet' stars Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and received a user score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 91 respected users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy – which initially defined homosexuality – as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era."

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