John Giorno Movies

  • 2010
    Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

    Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

    Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

    7.32010HD

    A thoughtful portrait of a renowned artist, this documentary shines the spotlight on New York City painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Featuring extensive...

    Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
  • 1987
    Andy Warhol

    Andy Warhol

    Andy Warhol

    5.71987HD

    The first major profile of the American Pop Art cult leader after his death in 1987 covers the whole of his life and work through interviews, clips...

    Andy Warhol
  • 2017
    Uncle Howard

    Uncle Howard

    Uncle Howard

    6.52017HD

    When Howard Brookner lost his life to AIDS in 1989, the 35-year-old director had completed two feature documentaries and was in post-production on...

    Uncle Howard
  • 1991
    IDn4

    IDn4

    IDn4

    01991HD

    I am so endlessly alone. Whats my illusions, whats my odds, and illusions have to be killed, I don't have more time to destroy. Is my loneliness real...

    IDn4
  • 1964
    Sleep

    Sleep

    Sleep

    3.31964HD

    Footage of John Giorno sleeping for five hours.

    Sleep
  • 1984
    Burroughs: The Movie

    Burroughs: The Movie

    Burroughs: The Movie

    7.21984HD

    An exploration of Burroughs’ life story, as told by Burroughs himself along with many of his contemporaries, including Allen Ginsberg, Brion...

    Burroughs: The Movie
  • 2007
    Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe

    Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe

    Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe

    5.22007HD

    Crump directed the feature-length documentary film Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe, which premiered in North...

    Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
  • 2015
    A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol

    A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol

    A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol

    52015HD

    Stephen Smith sets out to discover the real Andy Warhol - in the hour-by-hour detail of his daily life.

    A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
  • 1989
    Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

    Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

    Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

    51989HD

    Maria Beatty's documentary exploring the insights and influences of the American Beat Poets. The film conveys their consciousness and sensibility...

    Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
  • 1963
    John Washing

    John Washing

    John Washing

    61963HD

    Poet and artist John Giorno washes dishes in the buff.

    John Washing
  • 2013
    Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open

    Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open

    Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open

    52013HD

    The American composer and author Paul Bowles was a man with a great deal of charisma and influence. When he moved to Tangier, Morocco, in 1949, half...

    Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
  • 1965
    Andy Warhol Screen Tests

    Andy Warhol Screen Tests

    Andy Warhol Screen Tests

    81965HD

    The films were made between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol's Factory studio in New York City. Subjects were captured in stark relief by a strong key light,...

    Andy Warhol Screen Tests
  • 1970
    Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line

    Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line

    Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line

    01970HD

    A portrait of the American artist Ray Johnson (1927-1995), based on a personal interpretation of Johnson’s avant-garde strategies, using the...

    Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line
  • 1966
    Screen Test #3

    Screen Test #3

    Screen Test #3

    81966HD

    One of Andy Warhol's screen tests, focusing on an actor's face for 4-5 mins.

    Screen Test #3
  • 1982
    Poetry in Motion

    Poetry in Motion

    Poetry in Motion

    71982HD

    More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of...

    Poetry in Motion
  • 2007
    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

    02007HD

    A portrait of the American Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) based on never-before-seen footage from his visit to Denmark in...

    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
  • 1984
    The Final Academy Documents

    The Final Academy Documents

    The Final Academy Documents

    81984HD

    Documentation of the showcase titled 'The Final Academy', filmed on October 4, 1982 in The Haçienda, Manchester. Video 1 features the movies...

    The Final Academy Documents
  • 1973
    Carrefour de la chaussée d'Antin

    Carrefour de la chaussée d'Antin

    Carrefour de la chaussée d'Antin

    101973HD

    Film by Françoise Janicot & Bernard Heidsieck.

    Carrefour de la chaussée d'Antin
  • 1964
    Screen Test: John Giorno

    Screen Test: John Giorno

    Screen Test: John Giorno

    01964HD

    John Giorno’s screen test by Andy Warhol.

    Screen Test: John Giorno
  • 1970
    Nine Poems in Basilicata

    Nine Poems in Basilicata

    Nine Poems in Basilicata

    01970HD

    Poetry film, 2007, 55′, colours and b/n, DVCam-Super 8

    Nine Poems in Basilicata