Newly re-released to DVD: THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING
Christina Clausen’s tribute to the pop art phenomenon debuted at Rome in 2007. The film also screened at NewFest, Tribeca, Tallinn Black Nights, New Zealand, Oslo, Newport Beach, Tallgrass, and Outfest, among others. Previously released on DVD in 2009, the title became available once again earlier this week.
I previously wrote about the doc for NewFest’s program, saying:
Keith Haring was one of the most popular artists of the late 20th century, and his images remain some of the most recognizable today, years after his death from AIDS. Christina Clausen’s film explores the scope of Haring’s universe, from his personal history to interviews and archival footage of the many friends, associates, and admirers who traveled in his orbit – including Yoko Ono, David LaChapelle, Madonna, Grace Jones, Andy Warhol, Junior Vasquez, and others. Her film serves as a wonderful celebration of his life and of the enduring legacy of his art.
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