Wed September 10, 2014
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton (Stephen Silha, Eric Slade, Dawn Logsdon; US, 2013)
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at PFA Theater
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“Irresistibly playful and joyous!”—Seattle Times
James Broughton (1913–1999), the legendary Bay Area poet, filmmaker, and teacher, is known for his exuberant countercultural films that embrace spirituality and eroticism with humor and pleasure. This loving and vibrant portrait of the one-of-a-kind artist intermixes archival footage; interviews with friends, lovers, and colleagues, including Lawrence Ferlinghetti and George Kuchar; and clips from many of Broughton’s films. Our tribute continues next week with a selection of Broughton’s poetic and subversive short films. Both programs are part of a series of local events planned to celebrate the centennial of Broughton’s birth.
• (83 mins, Color, Digital, From Frisky Divinity Productions)
Other Broughton events around town this month include a theatrical celebration of his poetry and art, Ecstasy for Everyone, at The San Francisco Art Institute on September 5.
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James Broughton (1913–1999), the legendary Bay Area poet, filmmaker, and teacher, is known for his exuberant countercultural films that embrace spirituality and eroticism with humor and pleasure. This loving and vibrant portrait of the one-of-a-kind artist intermixes archival footage; interviews with friends, lovers, and colleagues, including Lawrence Ferlinghetti and George Kuchar; and clips from many of Broughton’s films. Our tribute continues next week with a selection of Broughton’s poetic and subversive short films. Both programs are part of a series of local events planned to celebrate the centennial of Broughton’s birth.
• (83 mins, Color, Digital, From Frisky Divinity Productions)
Other Broughton events around town this month include a theatrical celebration of his poetry and art, Ecstasy for Everyone, at The San Francisco Art Institute on September 5.
“Irresistibly playful and joyous!”—Seattle Times
James Broughton (1913–1999), the legendary Bay Area poet, filmmaker, and teacher, is known for his exuberant countercultural films that embrace spirituality and eroticism with humor and pleasure. This loving and vibrant portrait of the one-of-a-kind artist intermixes archival footage; interviews with friends, lovers, and colleagues, including Lawrence Ferlinghetti and George Kuchar; and clips from many of Broughton’s films. Our tribute continues next week with a selection of Broughton’s poetic and subversive short films. Both programs are part of a series of local events planned to celebrate the centennial of Broughton’s birth.
• (83 mins, Color, Digital, From Frisky Divinity Productions)
Other Broughton events around town this month include a theatrical celebration of his poetry and art, Ecstasy for Everyone, at The San Francisco Art Institute on September 5.
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James Broughton (1913–1999), the legendary Bay Area poet, filmmaker, and teacher, is known for his exuberant countercultural films that embrace spirituality and eroticism with humor and pleasure. This loving and vibrant portrait of the one-of-a-kind artist intermixes archival footage; interviews with friends, lovers, and colleagues, including Lawrence Ferlinghetti and George Kuchar; and clips from many of Broughton’s films. Our tribute continues next week with a selection of Broughton’s poetic and subversive short films. Both programs are part of a series of local events planned to celebrate the centennial of Broughton’s birth.
• (83 mins, Color, Digital, From Frisky Divinity Productions)
Other Broughton events around town this month include a theatrical celebration of his poetry and art, Ecstasy for Everyone, at The San Francisco Art Institute on September 5.
show less
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2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
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