CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 19m

No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics

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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.

Directed byVivian Kleiman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
EN
Released
June 12, 2021

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel

Self

Rupert Kinnard

Self

Howard Cruse

Self

Mary Wings

Self

Jennifer Camper

Self

Hillary Chute

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Vivian Kleiman
Produced by
Justin Hall
Vivian Kleiman

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