← ← Back
Movie poster: Gay USA (1977)
🎬 Movie
1977 · 72 min Documentary
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Documentary about the gay rights movement during the year of 1977, capturing the intersections of diversity in queer life; from vox pop style interviews with lesbian feminists, street drag queens, and straight allies to taking a look at the fight against Anita Bryant and her notorious "Save Our Children" campaign.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 1977
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Runtime 72 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (16 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a portrait of a community through vérité-style vox pop interviews, relying on the power of direct testimony. It explores the nascent solidarity formed in response to a common threat, without glossing over internal debates and diverse viewpoints.

What lingers after viewing is the raw, unfiltered energy of a movement finding its political voice. The footage of rallies and street conversations speaks louder than any narration could. It’s cinema as both historical record and an act of visibility. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

🕯️

Best Watched

Watch thoughtfully, as both archival document and protest hymn. Ideally with community.

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000