The Cruising Murders (2026)

Original title

Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders

Directed by

Jeffrey Schwarz

Genre

documentary

Country

United States of America

Runtime

1h 25m

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary examines the public debate and reactions that followed the 1980 film Cruising. It covers the controversy from activists and critics who protested the movie's portrayal of gay culture. The film shows how the dispute unfolded and its lasting impact.

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What happens

Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders is a 2026 American documentary film about the controversy surrounding William Friedkin's thriller film Cruising (1980). The documentary is edited, produced, and directed by Jeffrey Schwarz. It premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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