It's a Jackie Thing
Synopsis
Based on his own video documentation, Atlas constructs a delirious montage of New York club performances from the late 1990s. Impersonators of pop-culture figures, including Martha Graham, Kurt Cobain giving a "final performance," and Sid Vicious lip-syncing to Nancy Sinatra, are emceed by two matronly (and bitingly sarcastic) upper-crust women. Featuring legendary drag, transgender, and queer artists, It's a Jackie Thing celebrates the flexibility of performance art's boundaries: "high" and "low" culture, "good" and "bad" taste, amateurism and professionalism, and, ultimately, gender and identity.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Atlas
- Original Title
- It's a Jackie Thing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Atlas
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Atlas
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for It's a Jackie Thing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Jackie Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's a Jackie Thing about?
Based on his own video documentation, Atlas constructs a delirious montage of New York club performances from the late 1990s. Impersonators of pop-culture figures, including Martha Graham, Kurt Cobain giving a "final performance," and Sid Vicious lip-syncing to Nancy Sinatra, are emceed by two matronly (and bitingly sarcastic) upper-crust women. Featuring legendary drag, transgender, and queer artists, It's a Jackie Thing celebrates the flexibility of performance art's boundaries: "high" and "low" culture, "good" and "bad" taste, amateurism and professionalism, and, ultimately, gender and identity.
Who directed It's a Jackie Thing?
It's a Jackie Thing was directed by Charles Atlas.
Who stars in It's a Jackie Thing?
The principal cast of It's a Jackie Thing includes Not specified.
When was It's a Jackie Thing released and how long is it?
It's a Jackie Thing was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 29m.