Pat Rocco Dared
Synopsis
This entertaining and enlightening documentary sheds a light on a pioneering moment in film history and the gay rights movement, as it revisits the break-through 1960s gay films of Pat Rocco. Rocco was responsible for the very first gay films that were shown openly to the paying public in the late 1960s. Situated before hardcore porn became the norm, and in marked contrast to the somewhat darker gay porn that was coming out of New York at the time. Pat Rocco’s film were more sun-dappled, featuring tanned and happy-looking naked men on sail boats and on beaches, celebrating their identities and the beauty of the male body. The filmmakers got to talk to the generous, rather humble and open-minded Rocco just before his death. It took a team of dedicated Canadian filmmakers to capture a fairly obscure moment of indie film history that deserves to be remembered.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Geelong Pride Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morris Chapdelaine, Bob Christie
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Christie
- Original Title
- Pat Rocco Dared
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morris Chapdelaine, Bob Christie
Bob Christie
Nickolaos Stagias
Nickolaos Stagias
Bob Christie, Morris Chapdelaine, Charlie David, Jay Daniel Beechinor, Lina Rasmussen
Department Leadership Roster
Morris Chapdelaine
Director
Bob Christie
Director
Bob Christie
Writer
Nickolaos Stagias
Director of Photography
Nickolaos Stagias
Editor
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What is Pat Rocco Dared about?
This entertaining and enlightening documentary sheds a light on a pioneering moment in film history and the gay rights movement, as it revisits the break-through 1960s gay films of Pat Rocco. Rocco was responsible for the very first gay films that were shown openly to the paying public in the late 1960s. Situated before hardcore porn became the norm, and in marked contrast to the somewhat darker gay porn that was coming out of New York at the time. Pat Rocco’s film were more sun-dappled, featuring tanned and happy-looking naked men on sail boats and on beaches, celebrating their identities and the beauty of the male body. The filmmakers got to talk to the generous, rather humble and open-minded Rocco just before his death. It took a team of dedicated Canadian filmmakers to capture a fairly obscure moment of indie film history that deserves to be remembered.
Who directed Pat Rocco Dared?
Pat Rocco Dared was directed by Morris Chapdelaine, Bob Christie.
Who stars in Pat Rocco Dared?
The principal cast of Pat Rocco Dared includes Pat Rocco, Charlie David, Phyllis Diller, Harvey Milk, Spencer Reed.
When was Pat Rocco Dared released and how long is it?
Pat Rocco Dared was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pat Rocco Dared?
Pat Rocco Dared holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.