From Behind Closed Doors
1999, English. Directed by Robert Townsend.
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the second of the six films, "From Behind Closed Doors," filmmaker Robert Townsend delves into America's fraught relationship with sex and sexuality, using New York's Times Square as the focal point as he traces 100 years of sexual mores and practices.
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- Released
- 19 July 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jacquie Jones
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From Behind Closed Doors: quick answers
What should I watch before From Behind Closed Doors?
Watch In Search of the Happy Ending (1999) first.
What comes after From Behind Closed Doors?
Next in the series: Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999), The Pursuit of Happiness (1999), and Funny Is Money (1999).
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From Behind Closed Doors runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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From Behind Closed Doors isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 July 1999. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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If you liked From Behind Closed Doors, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The Untold History Of The United States, Visions of Light.
Who directed From Behind Closed Doors?
From Behind Closed Doors (1999) was directed by Robert Townsend.