A Body to Live In
Synopsis
A BODY TO LIVE IN offers an uncompromising look at the rise of BDSM performance art, body modification and the ‘modern primitives’ cultural movement through the agonies and ecstasies of transgressive artist Fakir Musafar and the communities that surrounded him. Blending rare archival footage with the voices of queer and artistic trailblazers, the film shows how pain, ritual, and transformation became tools of identity, survival, and self-expression. Weaving from early experiments and secret gatherings to the emergence of a global subculture shaped by the AIDS crisis and spiritual reinvention, Director Angelo Madsen (NORTH BY CURRENT) reveals not just the story of one artist, but a collective history of bodies in revolt - asking what it truly means to live freely in one’s own skin.
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A Body to Live In - Trailer (Fakir Musafar Documentary)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysAdelaide's LGBTQIA+ Arts and Culture Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 27, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 26, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angelo Madsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Angelo Madsen
- Original Title
- A Body to Live In
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Cinereach, Hard Flow, Catapult Film Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angelo Madsen
Angelo Madsen
Talena Sandrs
Lyle Ravi Kash, Angelo Madsen
Department Leadership Roster
Angelo Madsen
Director
Angelo Madsen
Writer
Lyle Ravi Kash
Producer
Talena Sandrs
Director of Photography
Angelo Madsen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Body to Live In about?
A BODY TO LIVE IN offers an uncompromising look at the rise of BDSM performance art, body modification and the ‘modern primitives’ cultural movement through the agonies and ecstasies of transgressive artist Fakir Musafar and the communities that surrounded him. Blending rare archival footage with the voices of queer and artistic trailblazers, the film shows how pain, ritual, and transformation became tools of identity, survival, and self-expression. Weaving from early experiments and secret gatherings to the emergence of a global subculture shaped by the AIDS crisis and spiritual reinvention, Director Angelo Madsen (NORTH BY CURRENT) reveals not just the story of one artist, but a collective history of bodies in revolt - asking what it truly means to live freely in one’s own skin.
Who directed A Body to Live In?
A Body to Live In was directed by Angelo Madsen.
Who stars in A Body to Live In?
The principal cast of A Body to Live In includes Fakir Musafar, Annie Sprinkle, Ron Athey, Genesis P-Orridge, Cléo Dubois.
When was A Body to Live In released and how long is it?
A Body to Live In was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Body to Live In?
A Body to Live In holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).