Ciao! Manhattan (1972)

Synopsis of Ciao! Manhattan

Edie Sedgwick,1960s heroine of decadence, is exploited from beyond the grave in this clumsily pieced together film taken from two unfinished Sedgwick vehicles -- one by Chuck Wein from 1967 displaying Edie at her peak as a Warhol star, and the other from 1970 by David Weisman and John Palmer, made when Edie appeared decimated from drug and alcohol addiction. The film is arranged in the form of a cinema verité examination of her life and lifestyle: the woman lives in an empty, covered-over swimming pool, surrounded by posters of herself. She prances around topless for a good portion of the film, the better to display the results of a generous addition of silicone. The film shows her reminiscing about the days when she was a "star" and when her drug highs were mellower. Sedgwick died of a drug overdose in 1971. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

91 mins

Director(s):

David Weisman, John Palmer

Writer(s):

John Palmer, David Weisman

Producer(s):

David Weisman, John Palmer, Robert Margouleff

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Not For Children, Nudity)

Categories:

Special Interest, Documentary

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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