Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend Cast and Crew

Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend

Plot: "In this experimental, self-ethnographic 1977 documentary, Tom Joslin (1946-1990) blends breathtaking, moving snapshots from the natural world, filmiccultural touchstones, and cutting (pseudo) cinéma vérité to dissect and reassemble his gay identity despite constant warnings to stay in the closet. Blackstar sees Joslin and partner Mark Massi fleshing out their enduring commitment and shining, obvious love for one another amidst the insecurity that a self-conscious documentary lens instills

Release Date: Monday, July 18 1977
47 years ago

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Cast

Tom Joslin. Tom Joslin was 30 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend

Birthday: Fri, Nov 29 1946 –
Died: Thu, Jul 01 1993

Mark Massi. Mark Massi was 28 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend

Birthday: Wed, Jul 21 1948 –
Died: Thu, Jul 11 1991

Crew

Tom Joslin. Tom Joslin was 30 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend as 'Director'

Birthday: Fri, Nov 29 1946 –
Died: Thu, Jul 01 1993

Mark Massi. Mark Massi was 28 in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend as 'Writer'

Birthday: Wed, Jul 21 1948 –
Died: Thu, Jul 11 1991