Smith with Filmmaker Sebring
Smith & Smith (R.I.P. Fred Sonic Smith- 20th Century)
A dress worn by Smith in her childhood
Patti & Robert Mapplethorpe
Persian Urn, belonging to Smith, containing the ashes of Robert Mapplethorpe
Tomory was sick with a cold for New Year's Eve, and went to bed early. I, being the night owl that I am, stayed up late and watched this compelling documentary on the artist Patti Smith.
I've always loved Patti, but this film renewed my love.
Shot over a period of over 10 years, by filmmaker Steven Sebring, the film is a beautiful meditation on what it means to be an artist, mother, wife, revolutionary in today's world.
Highly recommended if you can catch it.
Go here for the film's official website
and here to watch a conversation with the filmmaker.
3 comments:
Yes, very good. Only caught part of it, and hoping to see more -
Janis,
The only problem that I had with the film was that it was a bit long...I guess editing 10+ years of footage is no easy task!
thanks for the tip. wonderful film!
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