Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis (2004)
He was a celebrated playwright and poet. A pioneer in 1960's experimental film and theater. A Warhol superstar. He lived, and performed... sometimes as a man, sometimes as a woman.
Andy Warhol described Jackie Curtis as “A pioneer without a frontier.” In this biographical documentary, Curtis’s co-workers and friends speak of her work and her influence, along with clips from Curtis’s Warhol films as well as never-before-seen footage from her stage shows.
Director: Craig Highberger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 5, 2004
Cast
- Jackie Curtis - Self (archive footage)
- Paul Ambrose - Self
- Michael André - Self
- Penny Arcade - Self
- David Bowie - Self (archive footage)
- Joe Dallesandro - Self
- Candy Darling - Self (archive footage)
- Taylor Mead - Self
- Sylvia Miles - Self
- Paul Morrissey - Self
Screenplay
Music: Paul Serrato
Editing: Craig Highberger
Production: Highberger Media Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
superstar, drag, transgender
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis about?
- Andy Warhol described Jackie Curtis as “A pioneer without a frontier.” In this biographical documentary, Curtis’s co-workers and friends speak of her work and her influence, along with clips from Curtis’s Warhol films as well as never-before-seen footage from her stage shows.
- Who directed Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?
- Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis was directed by Craig Highberger.
- Who stars in Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?
- Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis stars Jackie Curtis, Paul Ambrose, Michael André, Penny Arcade, David Bowie, Joe Dallesandro.
- How long is Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?
- Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?
- Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis is a Documentary film.
- Where was Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis produced?
- Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis was produced in United States of America.