Julio of Jackson Heights (2016)
Julio Rivera, a Bronx-born Puerto Rican hustler, was murdered in a schoolyard in Jackson Heights, Queens on July 2, 1990, by three young men looking to clean up their neighborhood by 'stretching out a gay guy', but instead the murder sparked the coming out of New York's largest and until then most closeted LGBTQ community.
Director: Richard Shpuntoff
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 12, 2016
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Julio of Jackson Heights about?
- Julio Rivera, a Bronx-born Puerto Rican hustler, was murdered in a schoolyard in Jackson Heights, Queens on July 2, 1990, by three young men looking to clean up their neighborhood by 'stretching out a gay guy', but instead the murder sparked the coming out of New York's largest and until then most closeted LGBTQ community.
- Who directed Julio of Jackson Heights?
- Julio of Jackson Heights was directed by Richard Shpuntoff.
- How long is Julio of Jackson Heights?
- Julio of Jackson Heights has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).