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Reel to Read Movies “Cruising” (1980)

Published: May 29, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: June 4, 2025
Where: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

Address: 455 5th Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10016 United States

Phone: +1 212-340-0863

Directed by William Friedkin, “Cruising” stars Al Pacino as Steve Burns, an undercover cop tasked with infiltrating New York City’s underground S&M gay subculture to catch a serial killer targeting gay men. As Burns delves deeper into this hidden world, the lines between his identity and the environment blur, leading to psychological turmoil and ambiguous revelations about the killer’s identity — and his own. The film’s gritty portrayal of sexuality and violence sparked controversy upon release, but it remains a provocative exploration of duality, obsession, and the darker corners of human desire.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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