Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Academy Award winner, Chuck Workman's stylish and definitive documentary about painter Andy Warhol traces his life from Pittsburgh schoolboy to pop art legend, from advertising illustrator to chronicler of the haut monde of New York City. The film includes behind-the-scenes look at "Factory" life and several enigmatic interviews given by Warhol over the years, as well as a dazzling array of images from Warhol's art and films. Includes interviews and commentary from David Hockney, Leo Castelli, Roy Lichtenstein, Lou Reed, Dennis Hopper, Viva, Fran Lebowitz and more.
Year: 1990
Genre: Documentaries, Art and Artists on Film, Art On Film, General Docos, Biography
Country: USA
Director: Chuck Workman
Duration: 87 Minutes
Rating: M
7.2/10
Location in store: Documentary (Art on Film)
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