Blackstar: Autobiography of a Close Friend

Synopsis

In this experimental, self-ethnographic documentary, Tom Joslin blends breathtaking, moving snapshots from the natural world, filmic cultural 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 obvious love for one another amidst the insecurity that a self-conscious documentary lens instills. As interviews with Joslin’s mother, father, and brothers attempt to break down the legitimacy of Joslin and Massi’s romance, the pair use everything at their disposal, including inspiration from gay revolutionaries and painfully honest conversations, to hold up their ​“abnormality” as a point of pride rather than shame. – Shayna Warner

Main Cast

Tom Joslin

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Mark Massi

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Mary Joslin

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Charles Joslin

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Whitey Joslin

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David Macaulay

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Dave Joslin

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Tom Joslin
Editing	Editor	Tom Joslin Mark Massi
Camera	Camera Supervisor	Tom Joslin Peter O'Neill Mark Massi Loren Hammer John Terry
Sound	Sound	Peter O'Neill Loren Hammer
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