Strange Culture (2007)
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.
Director: Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: February 9, 2007
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Hiro Narita
Editing: Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Production: L5 Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Strange Culture stars Tilda Swinton, Thomas Jay Ryan, Josh Kornbluth, Peter Coyote, Steve Kurtz, Shoresh Alaudini.
- How long is Strange Culture?
- Strange Culture has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Strange Culture?
- Strange Culture is a Documentary film.
- Where was Strange Culture produced?
- Strange Culture was produced in United States of America.