
Gay USA
1977·Documentary·1h 12m
7.1
★


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.
Directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
lgbt
gay pride
gay history

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Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
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19 reviews
Pretentious
10.0★ · 12/31/25

Liberation in motion! Although it's a time capsule, Gay USA is marked by joy and solidarity. Troubling rhetoric from the PDF file Santa lands unmediated, leaving modern viewers to do the ethical work themselves. The documentary reveals a movement still forming its boundaries, showing how political unity can coexist with contradictions. Not to negate its power, but to remind us that liberation is unfinished and never speaks with one voice.
Liberation in motion! Although it's a time capsule, Gay USA is marked by joy and solidarity. Troubling rhetoric from the PDF file Santa lands unmediated, leaving modern viewers to do the ethical work themselves. The documentary reveals a movement still forming its boundaries, showing how political unity can coexist with contradictions. Not to negate its power, but to remind us that liberation is unfinished and never speaks with one voice.
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Gabriel Silva
8.1★ · 10/07/24

Taken during a pride parade, Gay USA is a great snapshot of American queerness during the 70s. Defiant and proud, the film showcases the perspectives of those participating in the parade, those opposing it, and those there to support. Interestingly among the gay men and women present are differing opinions on a wide array of subjects, showcasing how much life had changed between then and now and how these differences will always be present, debated, and discussed.
Taken during a pride parade, Gay USA is a great snapshot of American queerness during the 70s. Defiant and proud, the film showcases the perspectives of those participating in the parade, those opposing it, and those there to support. Interestingly among the gay men and women present are differing opinions on a wide array of subjects, showcasing how much life had changed between then and now and how these differences will always be present, debated, and discussed.
Claire Casella
8.5★ · 06/28/24

Like two of the shorter films included on this DVD, it moves me more than I can describe to see this historical footage of our community. I see so much of our modern community in our forebears. I’m so glad that this historical document was preserved for future generations to better know our past as we continue to navigate the present and future of our community and our movement.
Like two of the shorter films included on this DVD, it moves me more than I can describe to see this historical footage of our community. I see so much of our modern community in our forebears. I’m so glad that this historical document was preserved for future generations to better know our past as we continue to navigate the present and future of our community and our movement.
dee
10.0★ · 06/02/24

i know that the first of the month was yesterday but i just wanted to say happy pride month to all my fellow queer people out there and that you all have so much love to give to the world but also are very deserving of that same love that you give out as well and that you should never be ashamed of being you and loving whoever it is that you want to give your love too because at the end of the day it’s YOUR life and you deserve to live it the exact way that you want to live it freely and after watching this little documentary i love every single bit of it and how it showed so many of the queer community come to get there and celebrate eachother and march for the very rights that every single queer person in this god awful country deserves because just because we are queer doesn’t mean that we aren’t all human beings with thoughts and feelings just like heterosexuals no person deserves to be treated awfully just because of their sexuality that’s absolutely ridiculous to me and i just wanna say to every single queer person out that to never let any of these disgusting homophobes try to ruin or hurt you any type of way just because they let go of that hatred that lives so deeply in their minds & hearts and should all go fuck themselves 💗
i know that the first of the month was yesterday but i just wanted to say happy pride month to all my fellow queer people out there and that you all have so much love to give to the world but also are very deserving of that same love that you give out as well and that you should never be ashamed of being you and loving whoever it is that you want to give your love too because at the end of the day it’s YOUR life and you deserve to live it the exact way that you want to live it freely and after watching this little documentary i love every single bit of it and how it showed so many of the queer community come to get there and celebrate eachother and march for the very rights that every single queer person in this god awful country deserves because just because we are queer doesn’t mean that we aren’t all human beings with thoughts and feelings just like heterosexuals no person deserves to be treated awfully just because of their sexuality that’s absolutely ridiculous to me and i just wanna say to every single queer person out that to never let any of these disgusting homophobes try to ruin or hurt you any type of way just because they let go of that hatred that lives so deeply in their minds & hearts and should all go fuck themselves 💗