The Best of J. Brian
Synopsis
This well-edited and narrated retrospective of gay fuck flick pioneer filmmaker J. Brian (Brian J. Donohue) sparkles precisely because of what it lacks: the artist himself, speaking in his own words. This serious omission allows the artist's work to speak both for him and for itself, and allows the viewer a freshness unencumbered by bias. The work, five films and seven vignettes, speaks loudly of J. Brian's vision of youth, sexual freedom, and naturalism unfettered by society or its constraints.
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Jamie Wingo
(segment "Flashbacks") (archive footage)
Hugh Davidson
(segment "J. Brian's Raw Country") (archive footage)
Ron Pearson
(segment "Flashbacks") (archive footage)
Dean Chasson
(segment "Tuesday Morning Workout") (archive footage)
Joe Markum
(segment "First Time Round") (archive footage)
Jeff Porter
(segment "Flashbacks") (archive footage)
Leo Ford
(segment "Flashbacks") (archive footage)
Will Seagers
(segment "Flashbacks") (archive footage)
Mickey Squires
(segment "Flashbacks") (archive footage)
Timothy Simons
(segment "First Time Round") (archive footage)
Steve Boyd
(segment "J. Brian's Raw Country") (archive footage)
Aaron Bedford
(segment "First Time Round") (archive footage)
Dale Carpenter
(segment "First Time Round") (archive footage)
Eric Martin
(segment "First Time Round") (archive footage)
Jason Walker
(segment "First Time Round") (archive footage)
Christopher Gregory
(segment "Seven in a Barn") (archive footage)
Jerome Sanderson
(segment "Seven in a Barn") (archive footage)
Jimi Gorga
(segment "Seven in a Barn") (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1993
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Brian
- Original Title
- The Best of J. Brian
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Bijou Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Brian
Department Leadership Roster
J. Brian
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Best of J. Brian.
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What is The Best of J. Brian about?
This well-edited and narrated retrospective of gay fuck flick pioneer filmmaker J. Brian (Brian J. Donohue) sparkles precisely because of what it lacks: the artist himself, speaking in his own words. This serious omission allows the artist's work to speak both for him and for itself, and allows the viewer a freshness unencumbered by bias. The work, five films and seven vignettes, speaks loudly of J. Brian's vision of youth, sexual freedom, and naturalism unfettered by society or its constraints.
Who directed The Best of J. Brian?
The Best of J. Brian was directed by J. Brian.
Who stars in The Best of J. Brian?
The principal cast of The Best of J. Brian includes Jamie Wingo, Hugh Davidson, Ron Pearson, Dean Chasson, Joe Markum.
When was The Best of J. Brian released and how long is it?
The Best of J. Brian was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best of J. Brian?
The Best of J. Brian holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).