Gay USA is a groundbreaking documentary film that showcases the Gay Pride movement in America in the late 1970s. The film comprises footage shot by 25 different cameramen on a single day during Gay Pride events across various cities in the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City.
The film features interviews with activists, participants, and spectators, who share their personal experiences and perspectives on the Gay Liberation movement and its significance. It also highlights the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and the challenges they faced in the era of social and political conservatism.
Gay USA was directed by Arthur J. Bressan Jr., who was one of the leading figures in the Gay Rights movement. He was a prolific filmmaker who focused on LGBTQ+ issues, and his works have contributed significantly to the representation and visibility of the community.
The film received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to documentary filmmaking and its contribution to the LGBTQ+ history. It is considered a seminal work in the genre of queer filmmaking and a milestone in the representation of marginalized communities on the screen.