Director

Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Directing

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Directed movies: 10Directed series: 0All crew credits: 12

TMDB ID: 1081607

IMDb ID: nm0107781

Known for: Directing

Born: May 27, 1943

Died: July 29, 1987

Age: 44

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: Yes

Career span: 1972 - 2022

Years active: 51

Average TMDB rating: 8.2

Wikidata: Q708744

Also known as

Arthur Bressan • Arthur Bressen Jr. • Michael Lawrence • A.J. Bressan, Jr.

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Director (9)Director of Photography (1)Producer (1)Writer (1)

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Biography

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.