The Joy of Life (2005)

05/22/2005 (US) • Documentary • 1h 5m

Overview

A blending of documentary and experimental narrative strategies, combining stunning 16mm landscape cinematography with a bold, lyrical voice-over to share two San Francisco stories: the history of the Golden Gate Bridge as “suicide landmark,” and the story of a butch dyke in San Francisco searching for love and self-discovery. The Joy of Life is a film about landscapes, both physical and emotional.

The Joy of Life (2005)

05/22/2005 (US) • 1h 5m

Documentary

Overview

A blending of documentary and experimental narrative strategies, combining stunning 16mm landscape cinematography with a bold, lyrical voice-over to share two San Francisco stories: the history of the Golden Gate Bridge as “suicide landmark,” and the story of a butch dyke in San Francisco searching for love and self-discovery. The Joy of Life is a film about landscapes, both physical and emotional.

Top Billed Cast

Harry Dodge

Voiceover (as Harriet Dodge)

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Voiceover

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

woman director

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