First Friday Documentary Series: Gay USA

Join us for our new monthly documentary series, kicking off on the first Friday of each month at 1 pm! Each month, we’ll feature a compelling, thought-provoking documentary exploring a range of topics—from culture and history to current events and human stories. This series continues on Friday, June 5 at 1 pm with Gay USA. Beautifully restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive in collaboration with Frameline and Outfest, Gay USA is the first American feature-length documentary by and about LGBTQ people. Director Arthur J. Bressan Jr. (best known for his 1985 gay drama Buddies) mobilized camera crews across the country to document the national Gay Freedom Day marches in June of 1977. Gay USA conveys the passion, anger, and defiant optimism of a community under attack. 1977 - 1 hr 18 mins - R This screening is free and open to all. Registration is recommended. This documentary is brought to you for free from Kanopy and sponsored by The Friends of the Barrington Public Library.