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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics · 2021

No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021) is a Documentary film directed by Vivian Kleiman, starring Alison Bechdel, Rupert Kinnard, Howard Cruse.

Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Alison Bechdel, Rupert Kinnard, Howard Cruse, Mary Wings, Jennifer Camper, Hillary Chute

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What is "No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics" about?

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.

When was "No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics" released?

No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics was released in 2021.

Who stars in "No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics"?

The cast includes Alison Bechdel, Rupert Kinnard, Howard Cruse, Mary Wings.