Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend (1977)
"In this experimental, self-ethnographic 1977 documentary, Tom Joslin (1946-1990) blends breathtaking, moving snapshots from the natural world, filmiccultural touchstones, and cutting (pseudo) cinéma vérité to dissect and reassemble his gay identity despite constant warnings to stay in the closet. Blackstar sees Joslin and partner Mark Massi fleshing out their enduring commitment and shining, obvious love for one another amidst the insecurity that a self-conscious documentary lens instills. As interviews with Joslin’s mother, father and brothers attempt to break down the legitimacy of Joslin and Massi’s romance, the pair use everything at their disposal, including inspiration from gay revolutionaries and painfully honest conversations, to hold up their “abnormality” as a point of pride rather than shame."
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend about?
- "In this experimental, self-ethnographic 1977 documentary, Tom Joslin (1946-1990) blends breathtaking, moving snapshots from the natural world, filmiccultural touchstones, and cutting (pseudo) cinéma vérité to dissect and reassemble his gay identity despite constant warnings to stay in the closet. Blackstar sees Joslin and partner Mark Massi fleshing out their enduring commitment and shining, obvious love for one another amidst the insecurity that a self-conscious documentary lens instills. As interviews with Joslin’s mother, father and brothers attempt to break down the legitimacy of Joslin and Massi’s romance, the pair use everything at their disposal, including inspiration from gay revolutionaries and painfully honest conversations, to hold up their “abnormality” as a point of pride rather than shame."
- Who directed Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend?
- Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend was directed by Tom Joslin.
- Who stars in Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend?
- Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend stars Tom Joslin, Mark Massi.
- How long is Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend?
- Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend?
- Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend is a Documentary film.
- Where was Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend produced?
- Blackstar: Autobiography of an Old Friend was produced in United States of America.