No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics
Synopsis
A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film was inspired by the Lambda award-winning book of the same name, and dives deeper into the personal stories at the heart of this unique underground artistic scene. Featuring Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), and others, this film aims to show how DIY queer cartoonists have represented, poked fun at, and celebrated LGBTQ lives and experiences in challenging, humorous, and profound ways.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vivian Kleiman
- Original Score
- René-Marc Bini
- Original Title
- No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vivian Kleiman
René-Marc Bini
Andrew Black
Linda Peckham, Christiane Badgley
Vivian Kleiman, Justin Hall, Greg Sirota, Gerald Herman, Cort Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Vivian Kleiman
Producer
Justin Hall
Producer
Andrew Black
Director of Photography
Linda Peckham
Editor
Christiane Badgley
Editor
Vivian Kleiman
Director
René-Marc Bini
Original Music Composer
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What is No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics about?
A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film was inspired by the Lambda award-winning book of the same name, and dives deeper into the personal stories at the heart of this unique underground artistic scene. Featuring Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), and others, this film aims to show how DIY queer cartoonists have represented, poked fun at, and celebrated LGBTQ lives and experiences in challenging, humorous, and profound ways.
Who directed No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics?
No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics was directed by Vivian Kleiman.
Who stars in No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics?
The principal cast of No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics includes Alison Bechdel, Rupert Kinnard, Howard Cruse, Mary Wings, Jennifer Camper.
When was No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics released and how long is it?
No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics was composed by René-Marc Bini.