The murders inspired a movie. The movie ignited a movement.
2026 · 1h 25m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
“Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" peels back the layers of controversy surrounding the making of the 1980 thriller, "Cruising." Directed by William Friedkin, the film triggered fierce protests from the LGBTQ+ community for its portrayal of a serial killer targeting gay men in New York's leather…
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz
Cinematography: Jesse Dana, Brian Wengrofsky
Editor: Jeffrey Schwarz