Tribeca Documentary Explores Protests Against William Friedkin's 'Cruising' and True-Crime Inspiration

A new documentary titled 'Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders' is set to premiere at the Tribeca Festival, examining the protests that arose during the 1979 filming of William Friedkin's 'Cruising' and the true-crime events that inspired it.

2 Jun, 15:00 — 2 Jun, 15:00

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‘Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders’ First Look: Tribeca Documentary Examines Protests Over William Friedkin’s ‘Cruising’ And Its True-Crime Inspiration

EXCLUSIVE: One of the most eagerly anticipated documentaries premiering at Tribeca Festival is set in Tribeca’s backyard. Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, dials back to the summer of 1979 when William Friedkin was shooting his thriller Cruising, starring Al Pacino as “a cop going undercover to catch a serial killer targeting gay […]

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Tribeca Documentary Explores Protests Against William Friedkin's 'Cruising' and True-Crime Inspiration

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‘Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders’ First Look: Tribeca Documentary Examines Protests Over William Friedkin’s ‘Cruising’ And Its True-Crime Inspiration

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