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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics

Jun 12, 2021 · 1h 19m
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A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film was inspired by the Lambda award-winning book of the same name, and dives deeper into the personal stories at the heart of this unique underground artistic scene. Featuring Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), and others, this film aims to show how DIY queer cartoonists have represented, poked fun at, and celebrated LGBTQ lives and experiences in challenging, humorous, and profound ways.

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CAST

Alison Bechdel
Self
Rupert Kinnard
Self
Howard Cruse
Self
Mary Wings
Self
Jennifer Camper
Self
Hillary Chute
Self
Directed by Vivian Kleiman

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Released
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EN
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Country
US

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