Strange Culture
Synopsis
The film examines the case of artist and professor Steve Kurtz, a member of the Critical Art Ensemble (CAE). The work of Kurtz and other CAE members dealt with genetically modified food and other issues of science and public policy. After his wife, Hope, died of heart failure, paramedics arrived and became suspicious when they noticed petri dishes and other scientific equipment related to Kurtz's art in his home. They summoned the FBI, who detained Kurtz within hours on suspicion of bioterrorism.
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Tilda Swinton
Hope Kurtz
Thomas Jay Ryan
Steve Kurtz
Josh Kornbluth
Self
Peter Coyote
Self
Steve Kurtz
Self
Shoresh Alaudini
Loren
Cassie Powell
Lise
Jakob Bokulich
FBI Agent
Gregg Bordowitz
Self - Artist / CAE Defense Fund
Larissa Clayton
Char
Beatriz da Costa
Self
Susan Leeson
Self (as Dr. Susan Leeson)
Jennifer Noland
Art Student
Keith Olbermann
Self
Marcie Prohofsky
FBI Agent
Wallace Shawn
Self
Lucia Sommer
Self
Sigrid Sutter
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 21, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Hershman-Leeson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Hershman-Leeson
- Original Title
- Strange Culture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- L5 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Hiro Narita
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Writer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Editor
Ben Leon
Production Design
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Culture
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What is Strange Culture about?
The film examines the case of artist and professor Steve Kurtz, a member of the Critical Art Ensemble (CAE). The work of Kurtz and other CAE members dealt with genetically modified food and other issues of science and public policy. After his wife, Hope, died of heart failure, paramedics arrived and became suspicious when they noticed petri dishes and other scientific equipment related to Kurtz's art in his home. They summoned the FBI, who detained Kurtz within hours on suspicion of bioterrorism.
Who directed Strange Culture?
Strange Culture was directed by Lynn Hershman-Leeson.
Who stars in Strange Culture?
The principal cast of Strange Culture includes Tilda Swinton, Thomas Jay Ryan, Josh Kornbluth, Peter Coyote, Steve Kurtz.
When was Strange Culture released and how long is it?
Strange Culture was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.