Defying Gravity, 1997
Scope and Contents
18 reels of film (16mm and 35mm) and publicity material, 1991-1999, from Los Angeles filmmaker John Fitzgerald Keitel. The collection includes prints and trailers for the student film Counterpoint; the documentary short An All-American Story (circa 1991); and the feature film Defying Gravity (1997), about "a macho fratboy who falls in love with his openly gay friend and grapples with his changing sense of self." The collection also includes publicity photographs, press kits, and a film festival program for Defying Gravity.
Dates
- Creation: 1997
Creator
- From the Collection: Keitel, John Fitzgerald (Director, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The film reels (16mm) are stored at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required to access these materials.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (18 reels of film and 1 box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
3 reels (16mm).
Repository Details
Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository
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Los Angeles California 90007 United States
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