The adventures of james broughton outsmart magazine. Newhall under construction newhall under construction. Big joy explores broughtons passionate embrace of a life of pansexual transcendence and a fiercely independent mantra. Big joy is a celebratory mosaic of broughton s deeply intertwined creative and personal lives, vividly depicted. Hart and broughton had two children, and built a counterculture community along with friends including alan watts, michael mcclure, anna halprin, and imogen cunningham. Mar 09, 20 directed by stephen silha, eric slade, dawn logsdon. When artist james broughton came on the scene in the 1940s, he struck with a personality so big and joyous that the film community could not help but follow. Usa, 20, 82 minute running time the world scandalized james broughton, a sartorialminded prebeat filmmaker and poet, so he, in turn, scandalized it. While few moviegoers will know the name of james broughtona poet and experimental filmmakerhe played a role in creating the indie film scene that flourishes today, especially at film festivals. Charismatic poet and experimental filmmaker james broughton was a leading figure in san franciscos postwwii artistic renaissance, as well as a defining voice of the sexual revolution. James broughton 191999 lived by the maxim follow your own weird each and every day.
After the success of mothers day, james broughton went on to make five more films through the years of 19501953. Big joy, an enjoyable documentary about broughtons life and work, has its world premiere at sxsw this weekend. You never really know where unconditional is going, and my more pessimistic moments had the film going far darker than it actually does. Poet and experimental filmmaker james broughton is the object of celebration in the biographical documentary big joy. A prebeatera poet, underground filmmaker, lover, gay man and artist who dared to live boldly and experiment wildly, broughton is the subject of the documentary film, big joy. James broughton s films include dreamwood, this is it, the potted psalm, the bed. The adventures of james broughton is a terrific tribute to the revered poet, writer and pioneering experimental filmmaker born in 19, broughton overcame a difficult childhood to have a. Big joy is a documentary that explores the twists and turns in the life of a very colorful character, plus how art. The stanford daily playwright sees own play performed, 3 august 1945. Big joy evokes an era that he helped to shape, an era that welcomed unwrapping conventions, undressing bodies, and celebrating life and eros. Adventure not predicament for those who want to know more, the splendid documentary big joy. Technique critique s1 e10 former cia chief of disguise breaks down 30 spy scenes from.
The adventures of james broughton year 20 genre documentary type movies idmb rating 7. The big joy film creates a journey through the life and works of the exquisite poet, a vibrant lover, innovator, and role model james broughton. Named after a poem broughton wrote in tribute to his longtime lover, big joy traces the artistic journey from postwar bohemia through the hedonistic 70s and 80s, examining broughton s. In the mid20th century, broughton found himself at. Big joy is james broughton, pioneer of experimental cinema in the 1940s, and trickster poet who was a. At its center was the groundbreaking filmmaker and poet james broughton. Big joy celebrates exuberant poet and filmmaker vashonmaury.
The adventures of james broughton, which worldpremiered at sxsw in 20, traces the life and times of this man of many parts. Here are several places in socal that miss having visitors just as much as you miss visiting them and have therefore stepped up to the challenge to bring the experiences they have to offer home to you. Follow your own weird was the maxim by which james. Broughton had many creative love affairs during the san francisco beat scene. James broughton l and partner joel singer in broughton s 1983 film devotions. The adventures of james broughton made its world premiere at the sxsw film festival considering the documentarys subject, james broughton can very well be considered a godfather of independent film.
Iconic artist, filmmaker, and poet, james broughton it is more than appropriate that the big joy. A charismatic and visionary poet and filmmaker who emerged in the artistic renaissance of postwwii san francisco, james broughton led a completely unconventional existence in his lifelong quest for creative artistry, sexual and spiritual love and an evolved state of happiness. His gravestone in a port townsend cemetery reads, adventure not predicament. Big joy, an enjoyable documentary about broughton s life and work, has its world premiere at sxsw this weekend. Big joy is james broughton, pioneer of experimental cinema in the 1940s, and trickster poet who was a precursor to the beat movement in san francisco. The adventures of james broughton stars the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 22 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. The adventures of james broughton dovetail with its subjects creativity and constant reinvention from poet to husband to filmmaker to lover to gay icon and back around again. The adventures of james broughton streaming ita altadefinizione. Jan 03, 2020 the performances and events, spearheaded by islander stephen silha, will start at 2 p. Broughton was a poet and a filmmaker who taught his audiences to follow their own weird. Big joy explores broughton s passionate embrace of a life of pansexual transcendence and a fiercely independent mantra. Aug 25, 2015 stephen silha is raising funds for big joy.
James broughton 191999 is one of the most interesting underground queer artists you probably have never heard of. Big joy explores broughtons deeply intertwined artistic and personal lives by. Animated backgrounds with broughton s words spread upon them, footage from broughton s best films, even friends reading his. The adventures of james broughton guarda film con sottotitoli in italiano gratuitamente. He was a poet, a lover, a husband, a queer, a trickster, a bohemian, a beat, a hippy, a jungian, a zen buddhist and yes, a filmmaker. He was part of the san francisco renaissance, a precursor to the. An awardwinning documentary about embracing your passions and becoming the person of your dreams. The adventures of james broughton by stephen silha.
With james broughton, neeli cherkovski, jack foley, alex gildzen. The adventures of james broughton, directors eric slade and stephen silha detail broughton s courage and impertinence in rejecting the heteronormative life of the 50s onward with its emphasis on frenetic consumerism and. Big joy the adventures of james broughton, director. A documentary about the san francisco poet and filmmaker, introduced by codirector stephen silha. The adventures of james broughton, followed by a questionandanswer session with silha, who directed the film.
The adventures of james broughton, directors eric slade and stephen silha detail broughtons courage and impertinence in rejecting the heteronormative life of the 50s onward with its emphasis on frenetic consumerism and. James broughton s epitaph says about all you need to know about him. Monica film center santa monica monica film center santa monica. Film screenings, discussions and a performance will celebrate the. The adventures of james broughton celebrates the life of. He briefly lived with the film critic pauline kael and they had a daughter, gina, who was born in 1948. The adventures of james broughton a key player in the artistic renaissance of san francisco after world war ii, james broughton fathered a child with film critic pauline kael, wrote poetry alongside allen ginsberg and lawrence ferlinghetti, received an award from jean cocteau at cannes, and went on to push the boundaries of artistic. James broughton united kingdom james broughton music. The adventures of james broughton celebrates the life of the sexually liberated poet. Broughton is the subject of the 2012 documentary film, big joy. In the end, i liked the uncertainty of it all, and everything from the look of the film to the flow. His films transcend gender and sex roles and the copious nudity in his 1968 film, the bed, was a. I met james first through his films at the museum of modern art and then a decade later when, at a radical faerie gathering, we were assigned to the same cabin.
The adventures of james broughton is a documentary about embracing your passions and becoming the person of your dreams. More than that, he can be considered a pioneer of bizarre and expressive. Broughton is the subject of our nearly complete documentary film, big joy. The adventures of james broughton tori laxalt july 1, 2014. A sneak peak at big joy, a feature length documentary about revolutionary poet and filmmaker james broughton. In the spirit of broughton himself, big joy s celebration of an experimental filmmakers life is a lively collage of movie clips, diary entries and unreserved conversations with the. After making these films, it would take fifteen years for another james broughton film to be completed.
The adventures of james broughton 20 the twists and turns in the life of james broughton, a pioneer filmmaker. This intimate documentary from tff 20 about the groundbreaking experimental poetfilmmaker james broughton is now out on voddvd, thanks to kino lorbers alive mind presents. The adventures of james broughton, directors eric slade and stephen silha detail broughton s courage and impertinence in rejecting the heteronormative life of the 50s onward with its emphasis on frenetic. Big joy is a documentary that explores the twists and turns in the life of a very colorful character. Jun 03, 2014 big joy directors stephen silha and eric slade on the legacy of james broughton. James broughton l and partner joel singer in broughtons 1983 film devotions. He believed that art and life should be united by an exuberant embrace of joy. The adventures of james broughton 20 is a featurelength documentary on the poet, directed by stephen silha, eric slade, and dawn logsdon. Adventures of jimmy, four in the afternoon, loony tom, the happy lover, and the pleasure garden. James broughton was an american poet and poetic filmmaker. The son, orion, is the only offspring willing to appear in big joy, though it seems as though he was about as neglected by broughton as his siblings were. Directed by stephen silha, eric slade, dawn logsdon.
Broughton died at home in port townsend, washington, where he spent the final decade of his life. Big joy is a documentary that explores the twists and turns in. Years before the beats arrived in san francisco, the city exploded with artistic expressions. Visit our shows page to discover other programs you may enjoy.
Big joy is more than a tribute to james broughton, a remarkable film maker and poet. I met james first through his films at the museum of. James story shows what it means to be yourself, how making art can keep you from losing hope. Big joy directors stephen silha and eric slade on the legacy of. James broughton celebrity profile check out the latest james broughton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Follow your own weird was the maxim by which james broughton 191999 lived each and every day. This is a revealing portrait of a man who helped to broaden our ideas of what. The adventures of james broughton is a documentary about embracing your passions and becoming the person of your dreams, disguised as an inspiring biopic about pioneering filmmaker and. In the mid70s, at age 61, broughton met 25yearold poet joel singer and fell hard for him. A performance celebrating broughton, ecstasy for everyone, will be performed by. The potted psalm with sidney peterson 1946 18 min mothers day 1948 22 min 16 mmadventures of jimmy 1950 11 min 16 mm.
James broughton november 10, 19 may 17, 1999 was an american poet and poetic. James combined words with images with an infectious delight that i see throughout big joy. Gain unique insights into james s life by sitting down with the. His name was unfamiliar to me too until a few weeks ago.
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