Patti Smith: Electric Poet (2022)

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At the age of 20, Patti Smith arrives in New York and upsets the codes of rock, poetry, and genre. She has become a living legend without ever leaving the sidelines. A poet, actress, and musician. Also militant. An artist with a thousand lives, now 74 years old. The documentary follows the course of Patti Smith's life. Childhood first, and the artist who says: "I wanted to be someone special. I felt distant. Not just from other children, I felt far from the whole world. I spent my childhood in think I was an alien. " Little Patti grew up in rural New Jersey and received a religious education from her Jehovah's Witness mother. But Patti Smith leaves the movement, which does not suit her artistic inclinations.

Director: Sophie Peyrard, Anne Cutaia
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Production: ARTE
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patti Smith: Electric Poet about?
At the age of 20, Patti Smith arrives in New York and upsets the codes of rock, poetry, and genre. She has become a living legend without ever leaving the sidelines. A poet, actress, and musician. Also militant. An artist with a thousand lives, now 74 years old. The documentary follows the course of Patti Smith's life. Childhood first, and the artist who says: "I wanted to be someone special. I felt distant. Not just from other children, I felt far from the whole world. I spent my childhood in think I was an alien. " Little Patti grew up in rural New Jersey and received a religious education from her Jehovah's Witness mother. But Patti Smith leaves the movement, which does not suit her artistic inclinations.
Who directed Patti Smith: Electric Poet?
Patti Smith: Electric Poet was directed by Sophie Peyrard, Anne Cutaia.
Who stars in Patti Smith: Electric Poet?
Patti Smith: Electric Poet stars Patti Smith.
How long is Patti Smith: Electric Poet?
Patti Smith: Electric Poet has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Patti Smith: Electric Poet?
Patti Smith: Electric Poet is a Documentary film.
Where was Patti Smith: Electric Poet produced?
Patti Smith: Electric Poet was produced in France.