The shocking true story behind one of the most controversial films ever made.

William Friedkin's Cruising remains one of cinema's most controversial films, but the extraordinary true story behind it is even more compelling. Beginning with the real-life murders that inspired the 1980 thriller, Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders journeys deep into New York's underground leather scene, uncovering the collision of true crime, filmmaking and queer activism that transformed a cult thriller into a defining cultural flashpoint.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz (I Am Divine, Vito, Tab Hunter Confidential) expertly blends archival footage, first-hand accounts and incisive cultural commentary to unravel the film's troubled production, the protests it provoked, and the lasting legacy of one of cinema's most divisive works.

Following acclaimed premieres at Tribeca and Frameline Film Festivals, Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders is the perfect collision of true crime, film history and cultural controversy. If your idea of a great documentary is one that uncovers hidden histories, sparks debate and leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew, this is essential viewing.