With james broughton, neeli cherkovski, jack foley, alex gildzen. Usa, 20, 82 minute running time the world scandalized james broughton, a sartorialminded prebeat filmmaker and poet, so he, in turn, scandalized it. Lineup includes joss whedons much ado about nothing u. James broughton november 10, 19 may 17, 1999 was an american poet and poetic. This 11minute erection is shot with a camera developed to film the atomic bomb explosions in the south pacific. Charismatic poet and experimental filmmaker james broughton was a leading figure in san franciscos postwwii artistic renaissance, as well as a defining voice of the sexual revolution. Director stephen silha delves into the dark side of james. A documentary about the san francisco poet and filmmaker, introduced by codirector stephen silha. Big joy shows how a unique, unusual soul, could face the bleakness in our society and yet live a very creative, happy life in the twentieth century. The pleasure garden 1953 a film by james broughton duration.
Big joy directors stephen silha and eric slade talk about. The adventures of james broughton tori laxalt july 1, 2014. One that featured the groundbreaking fullfrontal yet innocent nudity that this experimental filmmaker was known for. Here are several places in socal that miss having visitors just as much as you miss visiting them and have therefore stepped up to the challenge to bring the experiences they have to offer home to you. An awardwinning documentary about embracing your passions and becoming the person of your dreams. Broughtons wide circle of influence becomes clear in this fascinating new documentary, which includes interviews with pauline kael with whom he had a daughter, jean cocteau, harry hay, stan brakhage. Aug 25, 2015 stephen silha is raising funds for big joy. Big joy is a documentary that explores the twists and turns in. Mar 09, 20 directed by stephen silha, eric slade, dawn logsdon. Series of antiasian assaults and vandalism continues in vancouver.
Broughton explains, hermes is the god of poets, doctors and thieves. Directed by stephen silha, eric slade, dawn logsdon. The adventures of james broughton stephen silha, eric slade, dawn logsdon, 20. Broughton s wide circle of influence becomes clear in this fascinating new documentary, which includes. In the mid20th century, broughton found himself at. Broughton is the subject of the 2012 documentary film, big joy. The adventures of james broughton plays on may 11 9. The screening is part of the schnitzer cinema season on experimental media eugene, ore. Stephen silha big joy is a celebratory portrait of james broughton, a visionary poet and filmmaker who emerged from the artistic renaissance that flowered in postwwii san francisco. One of the biggest themes that runs through big joy.
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He was an early bard of the radical faeries, as well as a member of the sisters of perpetual indulgence, serving the community as sister sermonetta born to wealthy parents in modesto, california, broughton. James broughton was an american poet and poetic filmmaker. June 1 eureka seven 2 seasons 2005 human prey 1 season 2009 june 2 bidder 70 2012 big joy. The adventures of james broughton at schnitzer cinema in march. Most importantly, those people who knew or worked with james will share their stories and insights into the life of this master of visual and verbal images. The film rings with james broughton s poem, hermes bird. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. Jul 15, 20 already wellreceived at tribeca, sxsw and frameline, big joy. The adventures of james broughton outsmart magazine. I marveled at why our culture doesnt know this incredible figure more, but the film brings his world and wit to attention with great style. The adventures of james broughton year 20 genre documentary type movies idmb rating 7. He was an early bard of the radical faeries, 1 as well as a member of the sisters of perpetual indulgence, 2 serving the community as sister sermonetta. Because of this, james broughton considered this film his ultimate statement of make love not war. Big joy explores broughton s passionate embrace of a life of pansexual transcendence and a fiercely independent mantra.
The adventures of james broughton is a documentary about embracing your passions and becoming the person of your dreams, disguised as an inspiring biopic. Director stephen silha delves into the dark side of. Big joy is james broughton, pioneer of experimental cinema in the 1940s, and trickster poet who was a precursor to the beat movement in san francisco. The adventures of james broughton is a documentary about embracing your passions and becoming the person of your dreams. The filmmakers intersperse broughton s diaries, poems and experimental films, weaving an entertaining and complex tribute. A prebeatera poet, underground filmmaker, lover, gay man and artist who dared to live boldly and experiment wildly, broughton is the subject of the documentary film, big joy. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. James broughton celebrity profile check out the latest james broughton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Tiz a great pleasure to see who james broughton was, to see clips of his films and to hear stories of friends family who knew, worked with, and loved him.
The fact that he journaled from age until he died was a great gift to the film. The adventures of james broughton may also be available with public. Sxsw 20 lineup includes much ado about nothing, before. The adventures of james broughton, which worldpremiered at sxsw in 20, traces the life and times of this man of many parts. The big joy film creates a journey through the life and works of the exquisite poet, a vibrant lover, innovator, and role model james broughton. He was part of the san francisco renaissance, a precursor to the. James broughton united kingdom james broughton music. In part because of its audacity and courage in portraying bodies, the bed became an instant hit all over the west coast, receiving hundreds, if not thousands, of showings in art houses all over. Big joy is a documentary that explores the twists and turns in the life of a very colorful character.
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