The Books of James: Director's Cut (2006)
Inspired by a collection of personal notebooks, this feature-length director’s cut of the short film by the same name is an experimental documentary on art, AIDS and activism. Following James Wentzy from South Dakota to New York City, the film traces his days from struggling and surviving as an artist to later becoming an AIDS video activist. In showcasing a unique individual through his involvement with the fight against AIDS and his tireless frontline reportage of the crisis, The Books of James is an intimate portrait of a neglected everyman/hero and unearths a time now forgotten.
Director: Ho Tam
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Cast
- James Wentzy - Self / Narrator (voice)
- W.P. Wentzy - Self
- David Gasperik - Self
- Darrel Ellis - Self
- James Dee - Self
- Jonathon Chin - Self
- Michael Mitchell - Self
- Larry Kramer - Self
- Aldyn McKean - Self
- Anna Blume - Self
Music: Wang Yemeng
Cinematography: Ho Tam
Editing: Ho Tam
Production: Frameline
Country: Canada, United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ho Tam
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Books of James: Director's Cut about?
- Inspired by a collection of personal notebooks, this feature-length director’s cut of the short film by the same name is an experimental documentary on art, AIDS and activism. Following James Wentzy from South Dakota to New York City, the film traces his days from struggling and surviving as an artist to later becoming an AIDS video activist. In showcasing a unique individual through his involvement with the fight against AIDS and his tireless frontline reportage of the crisis, The Books of James is an intimate portrait of a neglected everyman/hero and unearths a time now forgotten.
- Who directed The Books of James: Director's Cut?
- The Books of James: Director's Cut was directed by Ho Tam.
- Who stars in The Books of James: Director's Cut?
- The Books of James: Director's Cut stars James Wentzy, W.P. Wentzy, David Gasperik, Darrel Ellis, James Dee, Jonathon Chin.
- How long is The Books of James: Director's Cut?
- The Books of James: Director's Cut has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Books of James: Director's Cut?
- The Books of James: Director's Cut is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Books of James: Director's Cut produced?
- The Books of James: Director's Cut was produced in Canada, United States of America.