Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Directing
44 years oldNew York City, New York, USABiography
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Arthur Bressan
Arthur Bressen Jr.
Michael Lawrence
A.J. Bressan, Jr.
Movies (14)
Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
Director (Directing)
2022
8.2
Buddies
Writer (Writing)
1985
7.5
Daddy Dearest
Producer (Production)
1984
8.0
Juice
Director (Directing)
1984
4.3
Abuse
as Street Interviewee
1983
6.0
Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK
Editor (Editing)
1983
5.0
Pleasure Beach
Editor (Editing)
1983
A Family Affair
1982
Family Affair
Director of Photography (Camera)
1982
7.5
Forbidden Letters
as End Credits Narrator (voice)
1979
5.5
Gay USA
Director (Directing)
1977
7.8
Passing Strangers
as Projectionist
1974
Coming Out
Editor (Editing)
1972
Boys
Director (Directing)
1969