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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. Schwarz’s latest acclaimed documentary goes deep into the true crime story that inspired Friedkin’s controversial film. Tickets are $12 or $9 for Cinematheque Members and those age 25 and under. Virtual Q&A with director Jeffrey Schwarz following the film.
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