Rhode Island International Film Festival 2016

Jobriath A.D.
Bell Street Chapel Theatre
Providence, RI
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Jobriath A.D.
"The American Bowie," "The True Fairy of Rock & Roll," "Hype of the Year." Known as the first openly gay rock star, Jobriath's legacy delves deeper than the labels hung upon him. His reign was brieftwo years and two albums. Sabotaged by a publicity machine run amok, shunned by the gay community and dismissed by critics, Jobriath was excommunicated from the music business, and became an early casualty of AIDS.

Now new generations of fans have discovered him through acts like The Pet Shop Boys, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Siouxsie Sioux, and Morrissey, all of whom cite Jobriath as a groundbreaking influence. Through interviews, archival material and animation, experience the heartbreaking, unbelievable story of the one, the only, Jobriath.

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Bell Street Chapel Theatre (View)
5 Bell Street
Providence, RI 02909
United States

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Owner: Flickers
On BPT Since: Jul 21, 2009