Trying to Kiss the Moon (1994)
In this unique approach to the autobiographical film format, director Stephen Dwoskin pieces together home movies shot by his parents in New York City, a video letter recorded during the 1990 Gulf War by filmmaker Robert Kramer, and raw footage filmed by Dwoskin himself. A veteran of the New York independent film scene of the 1960s, Dwoskin constructs a film poem in which the strong sentiment of his personal story—he was stricken by polio and eventually confined to a wheelchair—never overwhelms the beauty of the film’s distinct form.
Director: Stephen Dwoskin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: August 11, 1994
Cast
- Astley Harvey - self
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trying to Kiss the Moon about?
- In this unique approach to the autobiographical film format, director Stephen Dwoskin pieces together home movies shot by his parents in New York City, a video letter recorded during the 1990 Gulf War by filmmaker Robert Kramer, and raw footage filmed by Dwoskin himself. A veteran of the New York independent film scene of the 1960s, Dwoskin constructs a film poem in which the strong sentiment of his personal story—he was stricken by polio and eventually confined to a wheelchair—never overwhelms the beauty of the film’s distinct form.
- Who directed Trying to Kiss the Moon?
- Trying to Kiss the Moon was directed by Stephen Dwoskin.
- Who stars in Trying to Kiss the Moon?
- Trying to Kiss the Moon stars Astley Harvey.
- How long is Trying to Kiss the Moon?
- Trying to Kiss the Moon has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Trying to Kiss the Moon?
- Trying to Kiss the Moon is a Documentary film.
- Where was Trying to Kiss the Moon produced?
- Trying to Kiss the Moon was produced in United Kingdom.