Rob Epstein

Rob Epstein
Total Credits at Criticker: 2 (Actor), 15 (Director), 4 (Writer)
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Paragraph 175
Historian Klaus Müller interviews survivors of the Nazi persecution of homosexuals because of the German Penal Code of 1871, Paragraph 175. (imdb)
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The Celluloid Closet
A comprehensive documentary of the history of gays and lesbians in cinema, from negative to positive reflections of gay characters and the troubles of actors and actresses. (imdb)
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The Times of Harvey Milk
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Harvey Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone were assassinated by Supervisor Dan White on November 27, 1978. Milk's life leading up to his election, his successful efforts to politically represent San Francisco's gay community, and the city's reaction to the assassinations are documented with extensive news film and personal recollections. (imdb)
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Word Is Out
Quite possibly as relevant today as it was on its debut over 30 years ago, Word Is Out: Stories Of Some Of Our Lives is widely considered the first feature-length documentary on gay and lesbian identity. (www.cinema.ucla.edu)
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
A collection of profiles of people dead from AIDS who are remembered in the AIDS Memorial Quilt. (imdb)
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Howl
A drama centered on the obscenity trial Allen Ginsberg faced after the publication of his poem, "Howl".
Lovelace
Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life. (imdb)
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And the Oscar Goes To...
An original documentary that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Academy Awards and Oscar-winning films through the eyes of Hollywood insiders. (TCM)
The Battle of amfAR
When AIDS strikes, two very different women - Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor and research scientist Dr. Mathilde Krim - join forces to create America's first AIDS research foundation. The fight against HIV/AIDS has never been the same. (tellingpictures.com)
End Game
End Game (2018) - Short Film
Filmed and edited in intimate vérité style, this movie follows visionary medical practitioners who are working on the cutting edge of life and death and are dedicated to changing our thinking about both. (imdb)
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.
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State of Pride
A look at the history and meaning of the the pride movement featuring a diverse range of LGBTQ+ perspectives. (imdb)
Taylor Mac\
Captures Taylor Mac's exuberant, blatantly gay 24-hour musical performance in New York City, featuring skilled musicians, creative costumes, and the American myth as recounted through sailor's ditties, disco, and sugary pop alike. (imdb)
The AIDS Show
Artists Involved with Death and Survival, The Aids Show, theatre dealing with the impact of AIDS on friends and family; musical, dramatic and comedic scenes from the show and interviews with the creators. (imdb)
Where Are We? Our Trip Through America
The award winning filmmakers explore an America away.