Finding aid to the John Fitzgerald Keitel film collection, 1991-1999 Coll2017-016
Loni Shibuyama
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
© 2017
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: John Fitzgerald Keitel film collection
creator:
Keitel, John Fitzgerald
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2017-016
Physical Description:
3 Linear Feet
18 reels of film and 1 box.
Date (inclusive): 1991-1999
Abstract: Film prints (16mm and 35mm) and publicity material, 1991-1999, from Los Angeles filmmaker John Fitzgerald Keitel. The collection
includes prints and trailers for the student film
Counterpoint; the documentary short
An All-American Story (circa 1991); and the feature film
Defying Gravity (1997), about "a macho fratboy who falls in love with his openly gay friend and grapples with his changing sense of self."
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Biographical / Historical
John Fitzgerald Keitel is a graduate of Stanford University (AB Human Biology and Drama) and the University of Southern California
School of Cinematic Arts (MA Cinema and Television Production). Keitel has worked as a producer, director, writer, cinematographer
and/or editor for numerous productions in film and television, including LGBT-themed films and documentaries such as
Defying Gravity,
Justly Married,
Prodigal Sons,
Fred, and content for CurrentTV.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. The original films in this collection are deposited in conjunction with the Outfest
Legacy Project at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required for researchers wishing to access these
materials.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of John Fitzgerald Keitel, September 8, 2016.
Preferred Citation
[Item name] John Fitzgerald Keitel Film Collection, Coll2017-016, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, 2017.
Scope and Contents
18 reels of film (16mm and 35mm) and publicity material, 1991-1999, from Los Angeles filmmaker John Fitzgerald Keitel. The
collection includes prints and trailers for the student film
Counterpoint; the documentary short
An All-American Story (circa 1991); and the feature film
Defying Gravity (1997), about "a macho fratboy who falls in love with his openly gay friend and grapples with his changing sense of self."
The collection also includes publicity photographs, press kits, and a film festival program for
Defying Gravity.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gays in motion pictures
Motion pictures (visual works)
Item Film #01-#04
An All-American Story, 16mm print
circa 1991
Physical Description: 4 reels (16mm).
Conditions Governing Access
The film reels (16mm) are stored at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required to access these materials.
Item Film #05
Counterpoint, John Keitel student film
undated
Physical Description: 1 reel (16mm).
Conditions Governing Access
The film reels (16mm) are stored at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required to access these materials.
Item Film #06-#08
Defying Gravity
1997
Physical Description: 3 reels (16mm).
Conditions Governing Access
The film reels (16mm) are stored at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required to access these materials.
Item Film #09-#10
Defying Gravity
circa 1996-1997
Physical Description: 2 reels (16mm).
Conditions Governing Access
The film reels (16mm) are stored at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required to access these materials.
Item Film #11-#17
Defying Gravity trailers
circa 1996-1997
Physical Description: 7 rolls (35mm).
Conditions Governing Access
The film reels (35mm) are stored at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required to access these materials.
Item Film #18
Defying Gravity trim
circa 1996-1997
Physical Description: 1 roll (35mm).
Conditions Governing Access
The film reels (35mm) are stored at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required to access these materials.
Box 1, Folder 1
Film festival program and clipping
1999
Scope and Contents
Includes entry for
Defying Gravity.
Box 1, Item 5
Music score
circa 1996-1997
Physical Description: 1 digital audio tape (DAT) cassette.
Box 1, Folder 2
Press kits
circa 1996-1997
Box 1, Folder 3
Publicity photographs and negatives
circa 1996-1997
Box 1, Folder 4
Publicity slides
circa 1996-1997
Box 1, Item 6
Video art
circa 1996-1997
Physical Description: 1 zip disk.
