Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith
Synopsis
In his essay film, Jerry Tartaglia, longtime archivist and restorer of the film estate of queer New York underground, experimental film, and performance legend Jack Smith, deals less with Smith’s life than with his work, analyzing Smith’s aesthetic idiosyncrasies in 21 thematic chapters. It's a film essay about the artist’s work, rather than a documentary about his life. An unmediated vision of Jack Smith, an invitation to join him in his lost paradise.
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Jack Smith
Himself (archive footage)
Mario Montez
Himself (archive footage)
Beverly Grant
Herself (archive footage)
Tony Conrad
Himself (archive footage)
Agosto Machado
Himself (archive footage)
Francis Francine
Himself (archive footage)
Irving Rosenthal
Himself (archive footage)
Tally Brown
Herself (archive footage)
Mary Waronor
Herself (archive footage)
Tiny Tim
Himself (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Tartaglia
- Original Title
- Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Tartaglia
Jerry Tartaglia
Jerry Tartaglia
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Tartaglia
Director
Jerry Tartaglia
Producer
Jerry Tartaglia
Editor
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What is Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith about?
In his essay film, Jerry Tartaglia, longtime archivist and restorer of the film estate of queer New York underground, experimental film, and performance legend Jack Smith, deals less with Smith’s life than with his work, analyzing Smith’s aesthetic idiosyncrasies in 21 thematic chapters. It's a film essay about the artist’s work, rather than a documentary about his life. An unmediated vision of Jack Smith, an invitation to join him in his lost paradise.
Who directed Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith?
Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith was directed by Jerry Tartaglia.
Who stars in Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith?
The principal cast of Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith includes Jack Smith, Mario Montez, Beverly Grant, Tony Conrad, Agosto Machado.
When was Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith released and how long is it?
Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.