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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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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | VHS | Restricted use | NCOW 256 | Performing Arts Research Collections - TOFT |
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- 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.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Indiana, Gary. Roy Cohn.Vawter, Ron.Godmilow, Jill, interviewee.Mehrten, Greg, donor.
- Research Call Number
- NCOW 256