Reel in the Closet

80% Match201513+1h 3mHD

Overview

Never before seen home movies made by queer people dating back to the 1930s and the struggle to save them before they are lost forever.

Cast: Susan Stryker, Tom Ammiano, Anita Bryant, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Gittings, more

Director: Stu Maddux

Genres: Documentary

Cast

You Might Like

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

7.8

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000

7.82000Movie

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

6.9

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006

6.92006Movie

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.

6.6

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

2006

6.62006Movie

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.

6.9

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009

6.92009Movie

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to numerous other directors during the 1990s, to its shoot in 2006 and 2007 in New Orleans, to its complex, CGI-intensive postproduction process.

6.1

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

2023

6.12023Movie

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.

7.0

Directed by John Ford

1971

7.01971Movie

Directed by John Ford

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.

7.6

To Kill a Tiger

2023

7.62023Movie

To Kill a Tiger

Ranjit, a farmer in India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the victim of a brutal gang rape. His decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented.

7.2

Come See Me in the Good Light

2025

7.22025Movie

Come See Me in the Good Light

In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

7.9

A Decade Under the Influence

2003

7.92003Movie

A Decade Under the Influence

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.

7.8

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990

7.81990Movie

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of some of the actors for "The Godfather" film, and some candid moments on the set of "The Godfather: Part III."

8.3

S4: The Bob Lazar Story

2026

8.32026Movie

S4: The Bob Lazar Story

Over 35 years after Bob Lazar's revelations, this documentary exposes secrets of a facility the government still denies. Featuring Lazar's testimony, recreations, and new evidence, it reopens a case that continues to spark global curiosity

7.2

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022

7.22022Movie

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.

7.5

28 Up

1984

7.51984Movie

28 Up

Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.

7.0

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013

7.02013Movie

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.

7.1

Behind the Planet of the Apes

1998

7.11998Movie

Behind the Planet of the Apes

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

6.5

Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

2021

6.52021Movie

Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the seventh installment in the franchise.

7.4

Above Majestic

2018

7.42018Movie

Above Majestic

A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.

6.9

Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction

2013

6.92013Movie

Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction

An impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor Harry Dean Stanton comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his renditions of American folk songs.

8.0

My Mom Jayne

2025

8.02025Movie

My Mom Jayne

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.

7.8

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

2014

7.82014Movie

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

Reel in the Closet

Overview

Cast

Susan Stryker

Tom Ammiano

Anita Bryant

Dianne Feinstein

Barbara Gittings

David Imming

Marsha P. Johnson

Bill Jones

Christine Jorgensen

Frank Kameny

Lynne Kirste

Halima Lucas

Mike Mashon

Tede Mathews

Harvey Milk

You Might Like

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

To Kill a Tiger

To Kill a Tiger

Come See Me in the Good Light

Come See Me in the Good Light

A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

S4: The Bob Lazar Story

S4: The Bob Lazar Story

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

28 Up

28 Up

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Behind the Planet of the Apes

Behind the Planet of the Apes

Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

Above Majestic

Above Majestic

Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction

Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction

My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey