David Wojnarowicz Movies
- 1996
- R
Experimental, abstract and strangely devoid of fresh insight, this Danish art film, among the last of late writer/performance artist/ social activist David Wojnariowicz, who finished recording the narration two months before he died of AIDS in 1992, offers a look at the hopeless state of American culture. To make his point, Danish filmmaker Knud Vesterkov presents a sequence of multi-layered and distorted color images. As the images change, Wojnariowicz tells stories from his own life, muses about the American people, and offers fragments of strange tales. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Director Rosa von Praunheim explores the reactions of New York City's artistic community to the ravages of the AIDS epidemic and other issues of homosexuality in this haunting documentary. In Silence Equals Death, viewers witness a wide range of emotions, including anger, fear, and longing. An important historical document, this film captures these emotions and more in poignant fashion. Artist David Wajnarowicz appears in an unforgettable segment, shaking with anger as he confronts the diseased society that has turned its back on him and all other AIDS victims. Painter Rafael Gamba provides a vengeful indictment of homophobic bigotry. Other segments include Keith Haring sharing his nostalgic longing for the days of carefree sex and Allen Ginsberg's musings on sexual experimentation and attitudes. ~ Scott Albright, All Movie Guide
