The Cruising Murders (2026)

- Original title
- Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders
- Elsewhere
- IMDb

The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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