Rescued from the Closet
Synopsis
Rescued from the Closet is a 2001 documentary consisting of interviews originally recorded for the 1995 film The Celluloid Closet. It explores the history and impact of LGBT representation in cinema, providing insights into the portrayal and evolution of LGBT characters and themes within the film industry.
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Kenneth Anger
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Gregg Araki
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Susie Bright
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Rita Mae Brown
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Charles Busch
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Quentin Crisp
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Mart Crowley
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Tony Curtis
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Richard Dyer
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Harvey Fierstein
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Farley Granger
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Harry Hamlin
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Tom Hanks
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Mariel Hemingway
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Arthur Laurents
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Shirley MacLaine
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Armistead Maupin
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Schwarz, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
- Original Title
- Rescued from the Closet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Schwarz, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
Jeffrey Schwarz
Jeffrey Schwarz
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Schwarz
Producer
Jeffrey Schwarz
Editor
Jeffrey Schwarz
Director
Rob Epstein
Director
Jeffrey Friedman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Rescued from the Closet about?
Rescued from the Closet is a 2001 documentary consisting of interviews originally recorded for the 1995 film The Celluloid Closet. It explores the history and impact of LGBT representation in cinema, providing insights into the portrayal and evolution of LGBT characters and themes within the film industry.
Who directed Rescued from the Closet?
Rescued from the Closet was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman.
Who stars in Rescued from the Closet?
The principal cast of Rescued from the Closet includes Kenneth Anger, Gregg Araki, Susie Bright, Rita Mae Brown, Charles Busch.
When was Rescued from the Closet released and how long is it?
Rescued from the Closet was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rescued from the Closet?
Rescued from the Closet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).