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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics
5.1 / 10• 2021• 1h 19m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film 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 (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), 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.
Cast & Crew
Alison Bechdel
Self
LeadRK
Rupert Kinnard
Self
HC
Howard Cruse
Self
MW
Mary Wings
Self
JC
Jennifer Camper
Self
HC
Hillary Chute
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Vivian Kleiman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
