Richard Barrios

In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He went on to write "The Celluloid Closet", the first book to critique Hollywood's portrayals of gays on screen. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Vito became a passionate advocate for justice via the newly formed ACT UP, before his death in 1990.

A featurette about the distinctive film work of Busby Berkeley.

Documentary profile of legendary dance choreographer Busby Berkeley.

A featurette about 'Footlight Parade'.

A documentary on the making of the Gene Kelly/Judy Garland musical The Pirate (1948)

When Arthur Freed brought Alan Jay Lerner to Hollywood to compose a new Fred Astaire musical (based on Fred's life,) little did he know he would have to recast it's leading lady not once, but twice.

Short documentary about the Great Depression's impact on film, specifically Berkeley musicals.