As Director, As Writer
Buddies
1985
8.3
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Directing
Born
May 27, 1943
Born in
New York City, New York, USA
Died
July 29, 1987
Bio
One of the pioneers of independent gay cinema in the 1970s and '80s, Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. is best known for his 1985 drama, "Buddies" (the first dramatic feature film about AIDS). Working across multiple genres including documentary, narrative, adult and short form filmmaking, Bressan's boldness and artistry as a writer–director earned him both acclaim and controversy over the course of his decade-long filmmaking career.
