Benjamin Smoke (2000)
What is the sound of the queer southern blues?
Benjamin Smoke is the highly acclaimed documentary by directors Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen on legendary underground musician Benjamin Smoke. Benjamin Smoke follows the crooked path of this fringe-dweller, speed-freak, occasional drag-queen and all-around renegade living in the hidden Atlanta neighborhood called “Cabbagetown,” and playing with his band Smoke.
Director: Jem Cohen, Peter Sillen
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: September 13, 2000
Cast
- Benjamin Dickerson - Himself (as Benjamin)
- Patti Smith - Herself
Original Language: en
Keywords
gay theme, gay artist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benjamin Smoke about?
- Benjamin Smoke is the highly acclaimed documentary by directors Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen on legendary underground musician Benjamin Smoke. Benjamin Smoke follows the crooked path of this fringe-dweller, speed-freak, occasional drag-queen and all-around renegade living in the hidden Atlanta neighborhood called “Cabbagetown,” and playing with his band Smoke.
- Who directed Benjamin Smoke?
- Benjamin Smoke was directed by Jem Cohen, Peter Sillen.
- Who stars in Benjamin Smoke?
- Benjamin Smoke stars Benjamin Dickerson, Patti Smith.
- How long is Benjamin Smoke?
- Benjamin Smoke has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Benjamin Smoke?
- Benjamin Smoke is a Documentary, Music film.