Nelson Sullivan
Synopsis
Nelson Sullivan, a videographer in Manhattan circa 1983 to 1989, documented a large chunk of the final six years of his life, capturing his days and nights with drag queens and other NYC outcasts of the time. His style takes on a "home movie quality" that captures a lost - and now romanticized - American era in all of its mundane glory.
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July 3, 1989
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- Director
- Nelson Sullivan
- Original Title
- Nelson Sullivan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
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What is Nelson Sullivan about?
Nelson Sullivan, a videographer in Manhattan circa 1983 to 1989, documented a large chunk of the final six years of his life, capturing his days and nights with drag queens and other NYC outcasts of the time. His style takes on a "home movie quality" that captures a lost - and now romanticized - American era in all of its mundane glory.
Who directed Nelson Sullivan?
Nelson Sullivan was directed by Nelson Sullivan.
Who stars in Nelson Sullivan?
The principal cast of Nelson Sullivan includes Nelson Sullivan, RuPaul, Andy Warhol, Holly Woodlawn, Sylvia Miles.
When was Nelson Sullivan released and how long is it?
Nelson Sullivan was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.