The Rage and Resistance of David Wojnarowicz on Film
| 03/22/21
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1983-85, self-portrait of Wojnarowicz, collaboration with Tom Warren
Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**ker is a fiery and urgent documentary portrait of downtown New York City artist, writer, photographer, and activist David Wojnarowicz. As New York City became the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, Wojnarowicz weaponized his work and waged war against the establishment's indifference to the plague until his death from it in 1992 at the age of 37.
Exclusive access to his breathtaking body of work - including paintings, journals, and films - reveals how Wojnarowicz emptied his life into his art and activism. Rediscovered answering machine tape recordings and intimate recollections from Fran Lebowitz, Gracie Mansion, Peter Hujar, and other friends and family help present a stirring portrait of this fiercely political, unapologetically queer artist.
WOJANROWICZ: F**K YOU F*GGOT F**CKER
Directed by Chris McKim. Produced by McKim, WOW Doc & World of Wonder's award-winning team Randy Barbato & Fenton Bailey (RuPaul's Drag Race). Featuring intimate recollections from Fran Lebowitz, Gracie Mansion, Peter Hujar, and more. Opened March 19 nationwide through Kino Marquee virtual cinemas. The film is available in virtual cinemas through Kino Marquee. Films in Virtual Cinemas: kinomarquee.com Digital Streaming: kinonow.com
David Wojnarowicz "Untitled (Face in Dirt)", 1991
(c)Estate of David Wojnarowicz. Courtesy of the Estate and P.P.O.
On the pier.
Courtesy of the David Wojnarowicz Papers, Fales Library & Special Collections, New York University
In Rimbaud's spot
Courtesy of the David Wojnarowicz Papers, Fales Library & Special Collections, New York University
1988-89, "Untitled (Falling Buffalo)"
(c)Estate of David Wojnarowicz. Courtesy of the Estate and P.P.O.W
Courtesy of the David Wojnarowicz Papers, Fales Library & Special Collections, New York University
Outside wearing hat
Courtesy of the David Wojnarowicz Papers, Fales Library & Special Collections, New York University
David Wojnarowicz "Untitled (Burning House)", 1982
(c)Estate of David Wojnarowicz. Courtesy of the Estate and P.P.O.W
David lying down (Cropped 2021)
Courtesy of the David Wojnarowicz Papers, Fales Library & Special Collections, New York University
David Wojnarowicz, "Fuck You Faggot Fucker", 1984
(c)Estate of David Wojnarowicz. Courtesy of the Estate and P.P.O.W
Director Chris McKim by Patrick McPheron
Producers Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey
Randy and Fenton head World of Wonder, the award-winning producers of RuPaul's Drag Race and WOW Docs.
Photo: Courtesy of World of Wonder
