Gay USA
1977. 72 m. Arthur J. Bressan Jr. Frameline Distribution. US. English. Rated .
In celebration of LGBTQ+ history month, the JBFC is proud to present the 1977 documentary Gay USA. Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive in collaboration with Frameline and Outfest, Gay USA was shot by 25 teams at Pride protests across the United States and is thought to be the first American feature-length documentary by and about LGBTQ+ people. Gay USA offers a vibrant and beautiful snapshot of an incredible year in LGBTQ+ history and conveys a powerful message of hope to viewers today.
February 25, 2026 (Only) FREE Special Student Screening and Q&A with Jyoni Tetsurō Shuler, Director of Programming at The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Location: JBFC Theater, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570
Grade Level: High School
Note: Buses must arrive at the JBFC Theater by 9:15 AM. The JBFC will cover the cost of up to TWO buses for under-resourced schools. Bus availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. All bus invoices must be sent to JBFC within 60 days after the event in order to be paid.
Special Guest: Jyoni Tetsurō Shuler, Director of Programming at The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
Photographs and video will be taken during this program by a JBFC staff member. By registering your students for this trip, you are consenting to the taking of photographs or video recordings of all students in attendance and authorize the use of all photos and video by the Jacob Burns Film Center. Photographs or video may be used indefinitely for internal or external purposes (i.e. social media, e-bulletins, and marketing materials). If students do not have permission to be photographed or recorded, teachers must alert the JBFC Education team in writing prior to the event.
