Jobriath A.D.

MusicDocumentary

2012, Movie, 1h 42min

Called "The American Bowie," "The True Fairy of Rock & Roll" and "Hype of the Year," Jobriath's reign as the first openly gay rock star was brief and over by 1975. Now, 35 years later, "Jobriath A.D." spotlights his life, music, groundbreaking influence and the new generations of fans slowly re-discovering him.

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...one of rock'n'roll's great tragedies, a tale of hubris, misery and death.

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In the 1970s, Jobriath, known as "The American Bowie," was the first openly gay rock star, but his reign was short-lived. Despite his groundbreaking influence, he was shunned by the gay community and dismissed by critics. After his death from AIDS in 1983,s his music was forgotten. But now, new generations of fans are rediscovering his music, and artists such as Marc Almond, Joey Arias Jayne County, Joe Elliott, Stephin Merritt Jake Shears Will Sheff, and Justin Tranter cite him as an inspiration. "Jobriath A.D." spotlights his life, music & enduring legacy.

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