No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics
Documentary about five pioneering American cartoonists who have portrayed queer issues such as the AIDS crisis, coming out of the closet and same-sex marriage.
NO STRAIGHT LINES… chronicles the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The documentary 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, the recently departed Howard Cruse, 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.
Vivian Kleiman, USA, 2021, 78 min. English spoken, without subtitles.
With Alison Bechdel, Howard Cruse, Mary Wings, Rupert Kinnard, Jennifer Camper.