Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: ‘All the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repression’
Director Gregg Araki discusses his 12th feature film, 'I Want Your Sex,' which explores themes of desire and queer identity. The film marks a shift for the director as he reaches his largest audience to date with a wide theatrical release.
Why it matters
Araki's transition from cult filmmaker to mainstream success highlights the evolving landscape of queer cinema in Hollywood.
Gregg Araki at the Los Angeles premiere of I Want Your Sex on Tuesday. Gregg Araki at the Los Angeles premiere of I Want Your Sex on Tuesday. Gregg Araki Interview Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: ‘All the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repression’ Owen Myers As his 12th feature film, I Want Your Sex, hits theaters, the cult gay film-maker is as fired up as ever
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