It was her first album after the dissolution of the patti smith group. Patti smith thought painter calling fact in the period where i had to live the life of a citizen a life where, like everybody else, i did tons of laundry and cleaned toilet bowls, changed hundreds of diapers and nursed children i learned a lot. Dream of life 2008 starring patti smith and lenny kaye on dvd. The film, a decade in the making and narrated by smith herself, offers. The movie won the excellence in cinematography award. Dream of life is a freefloating ramble through the life of one of americas premiere poets. Dream of life is a frankly disappointing documentary which gives little real insight into its subject.
Dream of life is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith. Rocker patti smith, dream of life working in a factory in new jersey, musician patti smith had no idea shed end up in the rock and roll hall of fame. Godmother of punk, celebrator of life the new york times. Dream of life is a 2008 documentary film about patti smith. If your a huge fan of patti smith you will probably love it. The time sequences are hazy, her children appear and reappear at dramatically different ages, and this only adds to the visionary quality of the film. Lead single people have the power received some albumoriented rock airplay at the time, and later was revived by bruce springsteen as a theme song for the 2004 vote for change concerts.
Where the patti smith of horses inspired a generation of female rockers, the patti smith of dream of life sounds like shes been listening to later pretenders albums and taking tips from chrissie hynde, one of her spiritual daughters. Because the film took 11 years to make, her children grow. Dream of life, a film and art installation and photography book 11 years in the making. A complex and conflicted human being, smith narrates the film and speaks. Photographer director steven sebring creates a beautiful collage of images, memories and performances illuminating. Dream of life is the fifth studio album by patti smith, released in june 1988 on arista records. Patti smith dream of life steven sebrings documentary film about the godmother of punk, artist, poet, political activist, widow, and mother patti smith, is an artfully rendered collage of her life. Jackson frederick smith, jesse paris smith, marin hope panunzio, jamie vance iovine. Dream of life is a unique record of an artists journey.
Dream of life 2008 an intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer patti smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself. Dream of life 2008 starring patti smith and lenny kaye on dvd and bluray. Patti smith documentary dream of life beautifully captures. On september 10, 2009, after a week of smaller events and exhibitions in the city, smith played an openair concert in florences piazza santa croce.
A beautiful collage of images, memories and performances illuminate the complexities, and captures the essence, of this distinctive, legendary icon. Shot over 11 years by renowned fashion photographer steven sebring, this is an intimate portrait of the legendary rocker, poet and artist patti smith. Details about patti smith dream of life 2008 movie lobby poster punk steven sebring patti smith dream of life 2008 movie lobby poster punk steven sebring item information. Dream of life is a unique and intimate portrait of the renowned singer, songwriter, poet and activist. Dec 30, 2009 rocker patti smith, dream of life working in a factory in new jersey, musician patti smith had no idea shed end up in the rock and roll hall of fame. An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer patti smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.
Empty sundance film festival park city twelve years in the making, patti smith. Read our faqs or reach out to our customer service team. The film follows patti smith s punkicon roots in the 70s through the trials of daily life and untimely deaths that have formed her life and art. A live album by patti smith and kevin shields, the coral sea was released in july 2008.
Dream of life is an intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer patti smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself. Smith tells the story of her early days in new york city, the people that are dearest to her her late husband fred sonic smith, allen ginsburg, robert mapplethorpe, and others, her family, and the political causes for which she so deeply struggled. Life isnt some vertical or horizontal line, patti smith notes in dream of life, the debut documentary by fashion photographer steven sebring. Patti smith born december 30, 1946 is celebrated as the. If its been a while since youve given horses a spinlike, say, never patti smith. Known as the godmother of punk, she emerged in the 1970s, galvanizing the music scene with her unique style of poetic rage, music and trademark swagger.
Lead single people have the power received some albumoriented rock airplay at the time, and later was revived by bruce springsteen as a theme song for the 2004 vote for change. It is a beautiful film about a current real live poet just living her life in new york city. Promotional copies were issued with loaned for promotion only stamped on outer sleeve with barcode. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all. Patti smith vocals and clarinet lenny kaye guitars oliver ray guitars. The film follows patti smiths punkicon roots in the 70s through the trials of daily life and untimely deaths that have form eleven years in the making, patti smith. Patti smith s music, poetry, and politics are fearless, funny, raw, and original. Fashion photographer steven sebring followed smith for 11 years, shooting patti smith. Dream of life 2008 steven sebring on allmovie firsttime filmmaker steven sebring committed a. It was presented at berlin international film festival. I have always been a fan of patti smith and her music so i saw this film with an open heart and mind and was pulled into this journey of several years condensed into a two hour film that depicts a fascinating life filled with thoughtful, riveting and towering music and a intricate mind. One of the best documentaries i have seen in my life about music and the unique perspective of an artist.
Following smith on the road, this emmynominated documentary traces her unique personal and professional life through her lyrics, interviews and musical interludes. Dream of life, an impressionistic portrait of that punk godhead, but you learn just about everything you need. The first film by fashion photographer steven sebring. Im with you always youre ever on my mind in a light to last a whole life through each way i turn the sense of you surrounds in every step i take in all i do your.
Sebrings 2007 documentary dream of life, named after smiths 1988 album of the same title. Were i to encounter the cover of the 2008 patti smith documentary dream of life i should be forced to watch it even if were i totally ignorant of patti smith. Dream of life vividly illustrates the rewards and pitfalls of a documentary film that is completely enamored of its subject. It still moves me, some of her and freds very best writing. You may not learn everything you want to know in patti smith.
Following her through 11 years of work and touring, the film explores smith s artistry in music, painting, and poetry, offering intimate insight into the musicians often conflicted creative. Filmmaker steven sebring directs this documentary about legendary musician patti smith, surveying her life, her career, and the philosophical and spiritual themes that have remained so potent in her work. Any worthwhile film about smithsinger, writer, poet, artistmust privilege the visual as well as the musical and literary. Patricia lee smith born december 30, 1946 is an american singersongwriter, poet, and visual artist who became an influential component of. Made by patti smith herself, the film tends to gloss over large sections of her life, without giving viewers an understanding of their significance. Documentary at the 2008 sundance film festival and aired on the pbs series p. Take a remarkable plunge into the life, art, memories and philosophical reflections of the legendary rocker, poet and artist.
The film follows patti smiths punkicon roots in the 70s through the trials of daily life and untimely deaths that have formed her life and art. Dream of life is patti smith s first record in some nine years, and the first fruit of her artistic collaboration with her husband, fred sonic smith. Talented and popular musician, poet and artist patti smith has been a rock icon for decades. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing patti smith. Patti smiths music, poetry, and politics are fearless, funny, raw, and original. She is an honest person, true to her beliefs and warmheartedly leads us through the film but in general, the point is sadly missed dream of life should have been called patti smith this and that, due to her exposure to daily routines of painting, taking pictures, singing in and out of tune, walking around graveyards to express respects and gratitude to her everbeloved poet idols. Dream of life bears almost no resemblance to any other documentary about the punkrock heroes of ms. This film is an intimate portrait of the poetmusician, patti smith. When people ask her how does it feel to be a rock icon. Dream of life is a 2008 documentary film about patti smith directed by steven sebring. The cinematography combines with pattis poetry to create scenes of dreams that you dont want to end.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. With patti smith, lenny kaye, oliver ray, tony shanahan. Content is from the sites archived pages as well as from other relevant outside sources. Dream of life is an impressionistic journal of a multifaceted artist that underscores. The birthday song was recorded on march 19, the birthday of beverly ann smith. Jul 29, 2009 shot in lush, dark tones, featuring rare performance clips and narrated by the artist herself, patti smith. A knowledge of smith s landmark contribution as a rock n roll pioneer is not essential, and the film should be a joy for anyone interested in pop culture of the past 40 years. Above the clouds rests the future may you dream, filled with life. Now playing at new yorks film forum, steven sebrings.
Jun 08, 2011 na na na na na na na na na na im with you always youre ever on my mind in a light to last a whole life through each way i turn the sense of you surrounds in every step i take in all i do your. Directed by steven sebring and starring patti smith, lenny kaye, oliver ray and tony shanahan. Patti smith says she always thinks of mount rushmore. This portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet explores themes of spirituality, history and self expression. Dream of life, fashion photographer steven sebrings impressionistic study of the most influential of punk poets, disarms and charms with its honesty. Made over a ten year period, patti smith dream of life is not a film recommended for newcomers to the work of the artist, activist, poet and accidental rocker. Patti smith documentary dream of life beautifully captures the. Each dream of life ill share with you sea returns to sea and sky to sky in a life of dream am i when im with you im with you always youre ever on my mind in a light to last a whole life through the hand above turns those leaves of love all and all a timeless view each dream of life flung from paradise everlasting, ever new dream of life. In 1988 she burst back on the music scene with a powerful, full of love and introspection dream of life. Patti had retired and gone home to detroit, had children with husband sonic smith. The ultimate documentary on the iconic artist patti. Dream of life isnt so much a biography as a portrait of an artist a stream of consciousness, impressionistic view of the essence of a woman through her. It won several tiny awardsincluding a sundance prize for best cinematography, a welldeserved honor that.
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