No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics(2021)
No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics Synopsis
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.
No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021) is a documentary film directed by Vivian Kleiman, released on June 12, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Alison Bechdel, Rupert Kinnard, Howard Cruse and Mary Wings. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Vivian Kleiman
- Producers:
- Vivian Kleiman, Justin Hall
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Black
- Composer:
- René-Marc Bini
- Status:
- Released
No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alison Bechdel
as Self
- Rupert Kinnard
Rupert Kinnard
as Self
- Howard Cruse
Howard Cruse
as Self
- Mary Wings
Mary Wings
as Self
- Jennifer Camper
Jennifer Camper
as Self
- Hillary Chute
Hillary Chute
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Vivian Kleiman, produced by Vivian Kleiman and Justin Hall.
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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics online?
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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics?
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The main cast of No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021) includes Alison Bechdel, Rupert Kinnard, Howard Cruse, Mary Wings and Jennifer Camper. The film was directed by Vivian Kleiman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics released?
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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics was released on June 12, 2021 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics worth watching?
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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.