Directed by Arthur J. Bressan Jr. • 1977 • United States

In June of 1977, director Arthur J. Bressan Jr. mobilized camera crews across the country to document the national Gay Freedom Day marches in six different cities. The result was the first American feature-length documentary by and about LGBTQ+ people, a landmark work that conveys the passion, anger, and defiant optimism of a community at a time of often-vicious homophobia. Featuring interviews with dozens of attendees who share personal stories about their search for affirmation and liberation, GAY USA offers a vibrant and beautiful snapshot of an incredible year in queer history and conveys a powerful message of hope to contemporary viewers.