Cruising

In this 1980 thriller directed by William Friedkin, Al Pacino stars as an undercover cop tasked with investigating a series of brutal murders in New York City’s gay leather bar scene. As he delves deeper into the subculture, he finds his own identity and morality challenged. The film is notable for its controversial portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community and sparked significant protests upon its release. While it did not receive any major awards, it remains a topic of discussion for its bold narrative choices. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.