Pat Rocco

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Pat Rocco

Born February 9, 1934

Died November 10, 2018 · aged 84

Pat Rocco was born Pasquale Vincent Serrapica in 1934 to an Italian-American family in Brooklyn, New York. Moved to California at 11, and "came out" at 13. Had his own radio show, in which he featured as a singer, at 16, and recorded an album at 19. As a charismatic, openly gay youth, Rocco pursued a career in entertainment in Southern California, singing and appearing on televised talent shows. …

Known For

DrifterDrifter · 1975
Drifter
4.01975
MovieDrama
A bisexual hustler tries to find a niche in the disparate worlds of straights and gays. He begins exploring relationships with members of both worlds, but his affairs do not go well.
SomeoneSomeone · 1968
Someone
3.71968
MovieDrama
A handsome male model is involved with a young lady, but begins to question his sexual orientation.
Mondo RoccoMondo Rocco · 1970
Mondo Rocco
3.71970
MovieDramaDocumentary
Mondo Rocco is a collection of short films weaved together as it was seen in the Park Theater in Los Angeles in 1969/1970. Charming in their innocence, Rocco's films captured important moments in gay history and are an invaluable resource.
Let There Be BoysLet There Be Boys · 1969
Let There Be Boys
10.01969
Movie
Compilation of loops produced by C.R. Productions, a company created by Chuck Robinson, a protégé of Pat Rocco’s who starred in several of his loops as Brian Reynolds. Compilation of loops.
ONE AdventureONE Adventure · 1973
ONE Adventure
3.31973
MovieDocumentary
ONE Adventure was filmed in 1972, only three years after the Stonewall riots. The trip was organized by One, Inc., whose members wanted a record of the trip to show audiences at home. The film chronicles a trip across Europe with Pat Rocco, Rev. Troy Perry, and six others.
Breath of LoveBreath of Love · 1969
Breath of Love
1969
MovieMusic
A nude solo ballet performed in the streets of LA in the early morning hours.
We Were ThereWe Were There · 1976
We Were There
4.51976
MovieDocumentary
A look at the Gay Pride Celebrations in San Francisco and L.A. in the US bicentennial year of 1976.
Marco of RioMarco of Rio · 1969
Marco of Rio
3.01969
MovieDrama
Marco Antonio and his friends Francisco and Bruno take you on a perosnal tour of Rio, the Carnival, the Beach and his friends, as well as a secluded look into his bedroom activities.

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A Breath of LoveA Breath of Love · 1971
A Breath of Love
1.01971
Movie
"In his first venture into serious ballet, Pat Rocco presents Brian Reynolds in a soul-searching story of birth, life, and love. With exceptionally beautiful choreography by Lynn MacMurrey, we see Brian "being born" in an array of multi-colored patterns, finally bursting forth into life by discovering himself alone on top of a mountain. Upon seeing himself for the first time in a clear mountain pool, he becomes keenly aware of his loneliness and ventures forth in search of love. Dancing nude up and down streets, he finally comes upon Erik Carlson. Immediately the scene changes to an all black background as the two perform a pas de deux of love and lovemaking that must be seen to be truly appreciated. This is the first known nude ballet performed by two males that has ever been presented on the screen - and it promises to be one of the most successful films to ever come from Pat Rocco's Bizarre Productions."

Director

Meat Market ArrestMeat Market Arrest · 1970
Meat Market Arrest
1970
MovieDocumentaryHistory
In January 1970, filmmaker and activist Pat Rocco went to a gay nightclub on W. El Segundo Blvd. in the Gardena neighborhood of Los Angeles called Meat Market. They were advertising a nude dancing performance, which had become the focus of some controversy and led to arrests of the dancers and the manager. In the short documentary, Rocco arrives just as one of the arrests is taking place, capturing footage of the police leading the dancers, Michael Craig and Bob Philpot, out of the nightclub. His intention was to film the dance as evidence for a court case involving the dancer Bob Philpot—regarded as the first male nude go-go dancer—who had been previously arrested on obscenity charges. Rocco speaks with Walter Culpepper, a Los Angeles lawyer who represents the dancers charged and explains the nature of the charges. Patrons of Meat Market are interviewed and describe the dance performance as more artistic than sexual in nature.

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