Through intimate encounters with the life and work of five contemporary gay male directors, this book develops a framework for interpreting what it means to mak

Recognizing the innovative work and distinct sensibilities of five major gay American and European film directors.

B. Ruby Rich designated a brand new genre, the New Queer Cinema (NQC), in her groundbreaking article in the Village Voice in 1992. This movement in film and vid

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicized dramas like Victim in the 1960s,

B. Ruby Rich designated a brand new genre, the New Queer Cinema (NQC), in her groundbreaking article in the Village Voice in 1992. This movement in film and vid