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The making of the film Roy Cohn/Jack Smith (interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, etc.)

Title
The making of the film Roy Cohn/Jack Smith (interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, etc.) [videorecording]
Publication
New York, 1993.

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Additional Authors
  • Indiana, Gary.
  • Vawter, Ron.
  • Godmilow, Jill
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (123 min.) : sd., col. SP; 1/2 in.
Summary
Behind-the-scenes video documenting the making of Jill Godmilow's film version of Ron Vawter's stage performance piece Roy Cohn/Jack Smith. When performed before an audience the piece would consist of two monologues. In the first section Vawter portrays attorney Roy Cohn, and in the second he portrays filmmaker/performance artist Jack Smith. This video includes rehearsals of various sections of the Roy Cohn piece, the filming of "pick-up" shots for the movie, discussions between Vawter, director Godmilow, and other crew members, and an interview with Godmilow covering a number of topics connected with the film and its content.
Alternative Title
Roy Cohn/Jack Smith -- Cohn pick-up day notes
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Documentaries and factual works.
  • Interviews.
  • Video.
Note
  • No credits on tape. Title supplied by cataloger.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at the Performing Garage, New York, N.Y., 1993.
Biography (note)
  • Roy Cohn (1927-1986) was a New York-based attorney who achieved national fame while still in his 20s as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy. In later years Cohn was active in conservative causes. Jack Smith (1932-1989) remains best known for his controversial film Flaming Creatures, which was seized at its premiere in 1963 and declared obscene by the New York Criminal Court. In addition to his filmmaking Smith wrote and performed solo performance art pieces. Both Cohn and Smith died from AIDS-related causes.
Call Number
NCOW 256
OCLC
NYPG05-F10710
Title
The making of the film Roy Cohn/Jack Smith (interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, etc.) [videorecording]
Imprint
New York, 1993.
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Performer
Featuring Ron Vawter and Jill Godmilow.
Event
Videotaped at the Performing Garage, New York, N.Y., 1993.
Biography
Roy Cohn (1927-1986) was a New York-based attorney who achieved national fame while still in his 20s as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy. In later years Cohn was active in conservative causes. Jack Smith (1932-1989) remains best known for his controversial film Flaming Creatures, which was seized at its premiere in 1963 and declared obscene by the New York Criminal Court. In addition to his filmmaking Smith wrote and performed solo performance art pieces. Both Cohn and Smith died from AIDS-related causes.
Local Note
Gift of Gregory F. Mehrten.
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Added Author
Indiana, Gary. Roy Cohn.
Vawter, Ron.
Godmilow, Jill, interviewee.
Mehrten, Greg, donor.
Research Call Number
NCOW 256
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