The untold story of the controversy surrounding the making of William Friedkin’s 1980 thriller, "Cruising”.
“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.
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12.30pm: Doors
1pm: Screening starts
2.25pm: Screening ends
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Director: Jeffrey Schwarz
Producers: Jeffrey Schwarz, John Boccardo
Talent: Pamela Verrill Walker, Robert Geary, Dan Savage, Michael Musto, Randy Jurgensen
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English
Content Guidance: Discussion of murder and death, homophobic language, violence, sexual scenes and strong language.
Age rating: 18+
Accessibility: For access and facilities information, please visit Treehouse Hotel
Runtime: 84 mins
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