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William Friedkin's Controversial 'Cruising': A New Doc Explores Its Murky Depths

A new documentary, 'Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders,' delves into the production of William Friedkin's notorious 1980 thriller and the intense backlash it ignited. The film examines the real-life murders that inspired the movie and the controversy surrounding its depiction of gay S&M culture.