Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 27, 1943, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- July 29, 1987
- Movies
- 16
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1983 | Abuse | Street Interviewee |
| 1979 | Forbidden Letters | End Credits Narrator (voice) |
| 1974 | Passing Strangers | Projectionist |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2022 | Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts | Director |
| 1985 | Buddies | Writer, Producer, Director |
| 1984 | Daddy Dearest | Producer, Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Juice | Director, Producer |
| 1983 | Abuse | Director, Writer |
| 1983 | Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK | Director |
| 1983 | Pleasure Beach | Director |
| 1982 | Family Affair | Director |
| 1979 | Forbidden Letters | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1977 | Gay USA | Director, Producer |
| 1974 | Passing Strangers | Director |
| 1972 | Coming Out | Director |
| 1969 | Boys | Director |
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