The Celluloid Closet (1995)
Looking at the gay subtext of films going all the way back to the silent era, this documentary had limited theatrical run (so it still counts!). It's interesting to see where they find hidden meanings and signs. The Ben-Hur story is, I think, the most interesting and definitely one of the funniest. There are plenty of film clips to back up the points. I wish it had been made later to incorporate films from 1996 - on, but it's still a pretty in-depth look at the last 90 years or so.
My Netflix rating: 4 stars
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