Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell (2008)
Wild Combination is a visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde composer, singer-songwriter, cellist, and disco producer Arthur Russell. Before his death in 1992, Arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art. Now, over fifteen years since his passing, Arthur's work is finally finding its audience. Wolf incorporates rare archival footage and commentary from Arthur's family, friends, and closest collaborators to tell this poignant and important story.
Director: Matt Wolf
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: September 26, 2008
Cast
- Arthur Russell - Self (archive footage)
- Philip Glass - Self
- Allen Ginsberg - Self (archive footage)
- Bob Blank - Self
- Ernie Brooks - Self
- David Byrne - Self (archive footage)
- Jens Lekman - Self
Cinematography: Jody Lee Lipes
Editing: Lance Edmands
Production: Polari Pictures, Oscilloscope, C41
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell about?
- Wild Combination is a visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde composer, singer-songwriter, cellist, and disco producer Arthur Russell. Before his death in 1992, Arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art. Now, over fifteen years since his passing, Arthur's work is finally finding its audience. Wolf incorporates rare archival footage and commentary from Arthur's family, friends, and closest collaborators to tell this poignant and important story.
- Who directed Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell?
- Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell was directed by Matt Wolf.
- Who stars in Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell?
- Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell stars Arthur Russell, Philip Glass, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Blank, Ernie Brooks , David Byrne.
- How long is Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell?
- Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell?
- Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell produced?
- Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell was produced in United States of America.