David Rothenberg

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  Documentary

  “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.

  Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders

  2026

• Movie6.1

  Documentary

  An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.

  Outrage

  2009 · 30 votes