

THE CELLULOID CLOSET W/ DIRS ROB ESPTEIN & JEFFREY FRIEDMANNON STUDENT/SENIOR tickets available HERETHE CELLULOID CLOSET WITH SPECIAL GUEST: DIRECTORS ROB EPSTEIN and JEFFREY FRIEDMAN - 1995 | R Celebrate three decades of the groundbreaking documentary The Celluloid Closet at the iconic Castro Theatre! Based on Vito Russos seminal book, the 1995 film by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman excavates a century of Hollywoods often-coded, censored, and complex portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. Narrated by Lily Tomlin and featuring commentary fromHollywood legends like Tom Hanks, Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Curtis, Gore Vidal, and Harvey Fierstein, The Celluloid Closet is an exuberant, eye-opening look at the evolution from subtext to open representation.Marking 30 years since its legendary 1996 premiere at The Castro Theatre, this special night will feature a live, in-person appearance from Oscar-winning directors, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, who will introduce this enduring work of LGBTQ cinema. Unexpected surprises are also planned to commemorate this profoundly important film.Dont miss this essential night of film history, reflection, and community
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is a event taking place on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at The Castro Theatre, San Francisco, US. This event is priced at USD 18.96.
Join this event over 2 hours and 30 minutes for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
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