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Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend

Plot: "In this experimental, self-ethnographic 1977 documentary, Tom Joslin (1946-1990) blends breathtaking, moving snapshots from the natural world, filmiccultural touchstones, and cutting (pseudo) cinéma vérité to dissect and reassemble his gay identity despite constant warnings to stay in the closet. Blackstar sees Joslin and partner Mark Massi fleshing out their enduring commitment and shining, obvious love for one another amidst the insecurity that a self-conscious documentary lens instills
Release Date: Monday, July 18 1977
47 years ago
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Portrait of Tom JoslinTom Joslin
Tom Joslin was
30 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend
Fri, Nov 29 1946 –
Thu, Jul 01 1993
Portrait of Mark MassiMark Massi
Mark Massi was
28 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend
Wed, Jul 21 1948 –
Thu, Jul 11 1991

Crew

Portrait of Tom JoslinTom Joslin
Tom Joslin was
30 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend
as 'Director'
Fri, Nov 29 1946 –
Thu, Jul 01 1993
Portrait of Mark MassiMark Massi
Mark Massi was
28 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend
as 'Writer'
Wed, Jul 21 1948 –
Thu, Jul 11 1991