Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film (2023)
Lenny Bruce's depiction on film did not start or end with Bob Fosse's Lenny (1974). Through these other often offbeat cinematic incarnations, this essay piece considers how Lenny Bruce was the perfect Bob Fosse subject, and how Fosse's focus on the lives of performers invigorated his portrait of the controversial, trail-blazing comic.
Director: Daniel Kremer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Cast
- Lenny Bruce - Himself (archival footage)
- Bob Fosse - Himself (archival footage)
- Daniel Kremer - Narrator
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Daniel Kremer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film about?
- Lenny Bruce's depiction on film did not start or end with Bob Fosse's Lenny (1974). Through these other often offbeat cinematic incarnations, this essay piece considers how Lenny Bruce was the perfect Bob Fosse subject, and how Fosse's focus on the lives of performers invigorated his portrait of the controversial, trail-blazing comic.
- Who directed Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film?
- Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film was directed by Daniel Kremer.
- Who stars in Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film?
- Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film stars Lenny Bruce, Bob Fosse, Daniel Kremer.
- How long is Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film?
- Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film?
- Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film is a Documentary film.