Patti Smith - Dream of Life (2008)

dir. Steven Sebring

Equipped with a 16-millimeter camera, the fashion photographer Steven Sebring spent 11 years filming the punk rocker and poet Patti Smith. The result is not just an insightful and inspiring documentary, “Patti Smith: Dream of Life.” It is also 109 minutes of exquisite imagery. “I approached the film the way I do my photography — always looking for that one extraordinary moment,” said Mr. Sebring, who, for his efforts, won the documentary cinematography award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Now, a selection of those images has been made into a companion book, published by Rizzoli and available at the Film Forum. And a exhibition of Ms. Smith’s paintings, objects from the movie and oversize photographs shot by Mr. Sebring of her personal mementos (like her signature combat boots) is making its way around the world. In September, it will be at the Melbourne International Arts Festival, but for now, the limited-edition prints can be seen and bought on the film’s Web site, dreamoflifethemovie.com.

DOC: Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell (2008)

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell, is a documentary about the late avant-garde cellist and disco producer featuring appearances by, amongst others, Allen Ginsberg(archive footage), Phillip Glass, Jens Lekman.



Official site:
www.arthurrussellmovie.com

An interview with the director Matt Wolf and the people @Fecal Face, can be read here.

More about Arthur Rusell @Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinosaur_L

Beautiful Losers

Beautiful Losers celebrates the creative spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation.

In the early 1990's a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the "establishment" art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture.

Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories...speaking to themes of what happens when the outside becomes "in" as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today's youth.

Featuring Ed Templeton, Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, Jo Jackson, Chris Johanson, Thomas Campbell, Geoff McFetridge, Mike Mills, Stephen Powers, Harmony Korine and Shepard Fairey.

A film by Aaron Rose with brand new music by Money Mark.

www.beautifullosers.com

Earth [2007]

DOC: The Gits Movie

The Gits were a Seattle punk rock band active from 1986 to 1993. They were known for their fiery live performances and retained a dedicated following both during and after their existence. Their distinct punk rock sound injected influences from blues and hardcore, with a passionate, street-level attack. Singer Mia Zapata sang of inner struggle, alcohol, death, survival, and determination despite utter hopelessness. The band split up in July 1993, following the rape and murder of Zapata, a crime which remained unsolved until the arrest and conviction of her murderer in 2004.

REC 75%: This Film Is Not Yet Rated [2006]

Un documentar independent al regizorului Kirby Dick, incercand sa identifice oamenii de la Hollywood (MPAA) care decid care filme au voie sa fie vazute si care nu, ca rezultat al sistemelor de rating. Documentarul include si o bogata arhiva de imagini, bucati de interviuri cu nenumarati actori mari discutand despre aceasta problema si de filme care nu au reusit sa treaca de ratings, si modul in care sunt apreciate cele mai mici scapari de nuditate in filme.

Kill your idols [2004]