
Directing
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
New York City, New York, USABorn 1943
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.
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Films
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TV Shows
12
Crew Credits
Known For
4 CreditsBehind the Camera
12 Credits
Buddies
Writer, Producer, Director
1985

Gay USA
Director, Producer
1977

Abuse
Director, Writer
1983

Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
Director
1983

Coming Out
Director
1972

Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
Director
2022

Daddy Dearest
Producer, Director, Writer
1984

Family Affair
Director
1982

Forbidden Letters
Director, Writer, Producer
1979

Pleasure Beach
Director
1983

Passing Strangers
Director
1974

Juice
Director, Producer
1984
