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Al Pacino donated the money from the “exploitative” film “Cruising” to charity


Al Pacino donated the money from the “exploitative” film “Cruising” to charity

Almost 45 years ago, Al Pacino made his controversial 1980 film cruise wouldn't age well. In his new memoirs Sonny BoyThe Oscar winner admitted that he found the film to be “exploitative” of the LGBTQ community upon its release and revealed that he donated his salary from the William Friedkin-directed film to various charities. He […]

Al Pacino admits “Cruising” was “exploitation” of gay people


Al Pacino admits “Cruising” was “exploitation” of gay people

After decades of silence on the issue, Al Pacino says he is aware of the criticism leveled against the 1980 film cruise – and he agrees. The actor revealed in his recent memoir: Sonny Boythat he was so uncomfortable with the portrayal of LGBTQ+ people in the final version of the film that he ended […]