This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy – which initially defined homosexuality – as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.
Unfortunately the movie The Celluloid Closet is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Writing | Vito Russo | Author |
| Directing | Rob Epstein | Director |
| Directing | Jeffrey Friedman | Director |
| Camera | Nancy Schreiber | Director of Photography |
| Production | Wendy Braitman | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Jeffrey Friedman | Editor |
| Sound | Carter Burwell | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Arnold Glassman | Editor |
| Production | Caroline Spry | Producer |
| Production | Rob Epstein | Producer |
| Production | Brad Grey | Executive Producer |
| Production | Michael Lumpkin | Co-Producer |
| Production | Michael Ehrenzweig | Associate Producer |
| Production | Caryn Mendez | Associate Producer |
| Production | Howard Rosenman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Bernie Brillstein | Executive Producer |
| Production | Sheila Nevins | Executive Producer |
| Art | Scott Chambliss | Production Design |
| Production | Jeffrey Friedman | Producer |
