Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith(2017)
Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith Synopsis
In his essay film, Jerry Tartaglia, longtime archivist and restorer of the film estate of queer New York underground, experimental film, and performance legend Jack Smith, deals less with Smith’s life than with his work, analyzing Smith’s aesthetic idiosyncrasies in 21 thematic chapters. It's a film essay about the artist’s work, rather than a documentary about his life. An unmediated vision of Jack Smith, an invitation to join him in his lost paradise.
Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith (2017) is a documentary film directed by Jerry Tartaglia, released on January 26, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Jack Smith, Mario Montez, Beverly Grant and Tony Conrad.
- Director:
- Jerry Tartaglia
- Producers:
- Jerry Tartaglia
- Status:
- Released
Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Smith
as Himself (archive footage)
Mario Montez
as Himself (archive footage)
Beverly Grant
as Herself (archive footage)
- Tony Conrad
Tony Conrad
as Himself (archive footage)
- Agosto Machado
Agosto Machado
as Himself (archive footage)
- Francis Francine
Francis Francine
as Himself (archive footage)
- Irving Rosenthal
Irving Rosenthal
as Himself (archive footage)
Tally Brown
as Herself (archive footage)
- Mary Waronor
Mary Waronor
as Herself (archive footage)
Tiny Tim
as Himself (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Tartaglia, produced by Jerry Tartaglia.
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Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith (2017) includes Jack Smith, Mario Montez, Beverly Grant, Tony Conrad and Agosto Machado. The film was directed by Jerry Tartaglia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith released?
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Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith was released on January 26, 2017 and runs for 1h 28m.