Art and Pep
“Falling in love was easy. Fighting for love was everything.”
Synopsis
Art Johnston and Pepe Peña are civil rights leaders whose life and love is a force behind LGBTQ+ equality in the heart of the country. Their iconic gay bar, Sidetrack, has helped fuel movements and create community for decades in Chicago's queer enclave. But, behind the business and their historic activism exists a love unlike any other.
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Art and Pep Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-09
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Outfest LA Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mercedes Kane
- Original Title
- Art and Pep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Daisy May Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mercedes Kane
Sanghoon Lee
C.J. Arellano
Mercedes Kane, Nate Freyman, Sanghoon Lee, Kevin Hauswirth
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Mercedes Kane
Director
Mercedes Kane
Producer
Nate Freyman
Producer
Sanghoon Lee
Producer
C.J. Arellano
Editor
Sanghoon Lee
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What is Art and Pep about?
Art Johnston and Pepe Peña are civil rights leaders whose life and love is a force behind LGBTQ+ equality in the heart of the country. Their iconic gay bar, Sidetrack, has helped fuel movements and create community for decades in Chicago's queer enclave. But, behind the business and their historic activism exists a love unlike any other.
Who directed Art and Pep?
Art and Pep was directed by Mercedes Kane.
Who stars in Art and Pep?
The principal cast of Art and Pep includes Arthur Johnston, José Pepe Peña, Cleve Jones, Lori Lightfoot, Greg Harris.
When was Art and Pep released and how long is it?
Art and Pep was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.