Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders
Produced by Jeffrey Schwarz
The murders inspired a movie. The movie ignited a movement.
- Website
- Official Website
Overview
- Genre
- Arts, Social Issues, Cultural History, Minorities, and Politics
- Synopsis
“Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" peels back the layers of controversy surrounding the making of the 1980 thriller, "Cruising." Directed by William Friedkin, the film triggered fierce protests from the LGBTQ+ community for its portrayal of a serial killer targeting gay men in New York's leather bars. Friedkin drew inspiration from the brutal murder of Variety reporter Addison Verrill, blurring the boundaries between cinematic fiction and real-life tragedy.
- Stage
- finished
- Running time
- 85 minutes
Credits
- Jeffrey Schwarz ... Producer, Director, Editor
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- Automat Pictures
- Country
- United States
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2026
- Festivals
- Tribeca Festival 2026 World Premiere
- Language
- English
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