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Synopsis
Robert Mapplethorpe is arguably one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the 70’s and 80’s. The film explores Mapplethorpe’s life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea hotel, home to a world of bohemian chic. Here he begins photographing it’s inhabitants and his new found circle of friends including artists and musicians, socialites, film stars, and members of the S&M underground. Mapplethorpe’s work displayed erotisim in a way that had never been examined nor displayed before to the public. The film explores the intersection of his art and his sexuality and his struggle for mainstream recognition. The biopic offers a nuanced portrait of an artist at the height of his craft and of the self-destructive impulses that threaten to undermine it all.
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| Amazon VOD: | Amazon VOD, Amazon VOD/EST (Director’s Cut) |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 1st, 2019 (Limited) by Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| Video Release: | June 4th, 2019 by Samuel Goldwyn |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. In Balanchine’s Classroom Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, 1970s, 1980s, Archive Footage, LGBTQ+, Photography |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Samuel Goldwyn Films, Boston Diva Productions, Interloper Films, Silver Linings Entertainment, You’re Outta Control Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |