A History of Sex (2003)
Andres Serrano (born August 15, 1950 in New York City) is an American photographer and artist who has become notorious through his photos of corpses and his use of feces and bodily fluids in his work, notably his controversial work "Piss Christ", a red-tinged photograph of a crucifix submerged in a glass container of what was purported to be the artist's own urine. This documentary explores the work and soul of this acclaimed artist & how he creates his haunting and explicit images. It takes us deep into Amsterdam and reveals the backdrops Serrano uses for what is one of his most confronting and moving collection based on all aspects of sex.
Director: Michael Coulter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: January 14, 2003
Cast
- Andres Serrano - Self
- Laurence Fishburne - Self
- Xaviera Hollander - Self
- John Waters - Self
- Robert Hobbs - Self
- Maya Lynn Pollen - Self
- Paula Cooper - Self
- Julie Ault - Self
- Helga Bosco - Self
Music: John Califra
Cinematography: Michael Coulter
Editing: Ernie Fritz, Ian Teal
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Nederlands
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Coulter
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A History of Sex about?
- Andres Serrano (born August 15, 1950 in New York City) is an American photographer and artist who has become notorious through his photos of corpses and his use of feces and bodily fluids in his work, notably his controversial work "Piss Christ", a red-tinged photograph of a crucifix submerged in a glass container of what was purported to be the artist's own urine. This documentary explores the work and soul of this acclaimed artist & how he creates his haunting and explicit images. It takes us deep into Amsterdam and reveals the backdrops Serrano uses for what is one of his most confronting and moving collection based on all aspects of sex.
- Who directed A History of Sex?
- A History of Sex was directed by Michael Coulter.
- Who stars in A History of Sex?
- A History of Sex stars Andres Serrano, Laurence Fishburne, Xaviera Hollander, John Waters, Robert Hobbs, Maya Lynn Pollen.
- How long is A History of Sex?
- A History of Sex has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is A History of Sex?
- A History of Sex is a Documentary film.
- Where was A History of Sex produced?
- A History of Sex was produced in United States of America.