Jul 25, 2025 08:34 PM
Gus Van Sant with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix behind the scenes on the set of “My Own Private Idaho.”
Born on this date in 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky, Gus Van Sant is a pioneer of both independent and queer cinema. He has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, once for “Good Will Hunting” and once for “Milk.”
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Born on this date in 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky, Gus Van Sant is a pioneer of both independent and queer cinema. He has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, once for “Good Will Hunting” and once for “Milk.”
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