Shirley clarkes landmark the connection on criterion. The film was the subject of significant court cases regarding censorship. A group of jazz musicians await their drug connection inside a seedy new york city apartment while being filmed for a documentary. A bloody but unbowed rebel, clarke has continued to make films primarily for herself and her clique of enthusiasts. See more ideas about visible learning, shirley clarke and fixed mindset. Dame shirley veronica bassey, dbe is a welsh singer whose career began in the mid1950s, and is well known both for her powerful voice and for recording the. The description is describing another shirley clarke film, portrait of jason. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the connection 1962 shirley clarke on allmovie allmovie. This film is presented as a reallife documentary that explores the lives of eight interracial jazz musicians who are addicted to heroine. A new print of shirley clarke s first feature, the connection, preserved by the u. Shirley clarke saw the future of cinema the new yorker. When it was released in the early 60s, shirley clarke s controversial film about heroin addicts got shut down by new york police after two.
Its amazing, the realities that can coexist in the same moment in time. Shirley clarke october 2, 1919 september 23, 1997 was an american experimental and. Eight drug addicts are waiting for their connection in a new york apartment. There is no patronizing of the black race in this cinematic cry for justice. D ancerturnedfilmmaker shirley clarke, a crucial figure in the new american cinema movement of the early 1960s, was born one hundred years ago today. In 1961, shirley clarke finished directing her first feature film and debuted the connection at the cannes film festival to much acclaim. Access over 9 hours of video for 511 yearolds, curated playlists and discussion starters for each element of formative assessment, and for every clip.
While filming the connection, she fell in love with actor carl lee. This film by maverick filmmaker shirley clarke the cool world gets its power by its sheer simplicity. For a price, they agree to have their lifestyle filmed. Entertainment weekly shirley clarke s legendary lowbudget feature, completed in 1961 and effectively suppressed by the censors, finally gets the release it deserves.
But clarke s decision to both literally and figuratively turn the camera on the creative types behind it was key. Shirley clarke great director profile senses of cinema. Jul 02, 2012 watch the trailer for the cool world, directed by shirley clarke. When it was released in the early 60s, shirley clarkes controversial film about heroin addicts got shut down by new york police after two. A time capsule loaded with smack from the bohemian underbelly of jfkera america, shirley clarke s 1961 film the connection is an illustration of how much things change, and how much they stay the same watching this ensemble drama about a multiracial group of new york jazz musicians and beat philosophers in a rundown apartment, waiting. This first recording of the music was released on the blue note label in 1960. Created by a woman director, shirley clarke, at a time when they were in very short supply, the film shattered stereotypes in just about every conceivable way. Shirley clarkes adaptation of jack gelbers play within a play within a jazz concert a drugaddled crossing of a midsummer nights dream and waiting for godot.
The connection 1962 shirley clarke cast and crew allmovie. The connection 1962 stream and watch online moviefone. The connection 1961 from the play by jack gelber concerning heroinaddicted jazz musicians, was a landmark for the emergence of a new york independent feature film movement. It just doesnt get any better than this expose, the connection re. Milestone films rerelease of the glowing restoration of the connection 1961 directed by the incredible shirley clarke opened in may 2012 in nyc and. Join facebook to connect with shirley clarke and others you may know. The first time i spoke with shirley clarke, in her chelsea hotel digs. Its major news that shirley clarke s first feature film, the connection, is about to be available on home video. Milestone films is releasing it on february 24th, on dvd and bluray. Celebrating shirley clarke the current the criterion. Shirley clarke, an academy awardwinning filmmaker, a champion of independent filmmaking and a missionary for video as a force in communications, died on tuesday at. The connection 1962, the debut feature from shirley clarke, turns a stage play originally produced by new yorks revolutionary living theater as a play within a play into an innovative work of cinema clarke was a pioneering american independent filmmaker before that label was even invented and her work was unpreserved and largely unavailable until milestone films undertook project. The shirley clarke project by milestone films the new. The fact that connection resolutely stays rooted in one location will also cause discomfort, and with good cause.
This quickstart guide covers all the essentials to get your channel up and running. The cool world 1964, directed by shirley clarke video. While shirley clarke was filming the connection, a new york independent film that captures the blistering intelligence and roiling emotions of jazz and the cold sweat of heroin addiction, hollywood was churning out virgin cocktails like breakfast at tiffanys. Shirley clarke s the connection when it was released in the early shirley clarke s controversial film about heroin addicts got. A fifteenyearold boy called duke is ambitious to buy a piece. She has been in london for the showing of her controversial film, the connection. The music from the connection freddie redd quartet wikipedia. Full of jumpcuts, sloppy camerahandling, and improvised dialogue, the connection serves as a reminder that filmmaking can maintain an intoxicating chaos in spite of the very rigid technical limitations of the. In the connection, a metafictional film by shirley clarke, four black jazz musicians wait for a drug dealer while being filmed by a white documentarian who experiences a crisis of conscience. Pennebaker and clarke s incredible brussels loops, the complete catalog of her short films dance, experimental, industrial and narrative, and. A group on heroin addicts wax philosophically about life and death while waiting for their dealer to arrive. Jan 10, 2009 the connection, on stage, screen, and disk. The connection was made into a 1961 movie directed by shirley clarke, who would go on to film the adaptation of warren millers controversial harlemset novel the cool world.
Clarke lectured frequently, speaking at theaters and museums. Were here to help you learnwith inside tips and expert advice for creators like you. It features performances by redd, jackie mclean, michael mattos, and larry ritchie. The connection is actually a film about eight drug addicts are waiting for their connection in a new york apartment belonging to leach. Set entirely in one room of the apartment, the connection effectively creates a very claustrophobic feel. This footage was shot by shirley clarke, and is described on the tape case as follows. She was a director and editor, known for the cool world 1963, skyscraper 1960 and the connection 1961. Richard brody on shirley clarke s the connection 1961.
When it was released in the early 60s, shirley clarke s controversial film about heroin addicts got shut down by new york police after two screenings. This may be why only one of shirley clarke s films, the connection, is listed in the otherwise exhaustive establishment reference work leonard maltins movie and video guide. Among the shorts which she had previously made, skyscrapers had made its mark the mark of an intelligent, articulate and promising director whose school was not hollywood. Jim dunn, a budding filmmaker, has agreed to pay for the fix if the addicts will allow him to film the connection scene. Want to behold the glory that is the connection in the comfort of your own home.
The connection, on stage, screen, and disk the new yorker. Clarke gets at the inner truth of addicts that theyre pining for transcendence in the void. Director shirley clarke on her new film the connection. Two retrospectives are marking the occasion, one at new yorks film forum and the other on the criterion channel.
She has been in london for the showing of her controversial film, the connection, at the national film theatre. The connection and in the land of the head hunters. Now at last, shirley clarke s magnificent screenplay workofart is getting its overdue recognition. Since 1972, independent video artist, wendy clarke daughter of independent filmmaker shirley clarke has conceived and produced numerous interactive installations and tapes that have been exhibited internationally on television, in museums, galleries and public places. Welcome to milestones cabinet of wonders films to enlighten, educate, entertain and amaze. Shirley brimberg, october 2, 1919, new york city, usa. The connection is one of the most vital, fascinating films of the american independent world. Sep 15, 2007 the connection was made into a 1961 movie directed by shirley clarke, who would go on to film the adaptation of warren millers controversial harlemset novel the cool world. The story of the great but now littleknown filmmaker shirley clarke, the only woman in the american new wave.
Volume 1 of project shirley presents clarkes first feature. Clarke based the connection on a jack gelber play of the same name, which was performed at the historic living theater in new york. Shirley clarke october 2, 1919 september 23, 1997 was an american experimental and independent filmmaker. Both programs are anchored by the features that established clarke s reputation as a pioneer. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the shirley clarke directed movie via subscription.
Filmmaker shirley clarke the connection directs this powerful, stark semidocumentary look at the horrors of harlem ghetto slum life filled with drugs, violence, human misery, and a sense of despair due to the racial prejudices of american society. Shirley clarke, a young american, is one of the few. Shirley clarkes incredible first feature, the connection opened in 1961 to standing ovations at cannes but to police raids and law suits. Connection takes an insider look into the world of drug addiction. We know youre excited to explore your creative potential, so lets do it. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the connection 1962 shirley clarke on allmovie. Previously, clarke had begun her creative career as a dancer before moving on to direct many wellrespected short experimental films, such as 1958s bridgesgoround. Apr 29, 2012 a new print of shirley clarkes first feature, the connection, preserved by the u. It heralded a new style that employed greater cinematic realism and addressed relevant social issues in blackandwhite lowbudget films. Auteur of groundbreaking and provocative films such as the connection, ornette. But clarkes decision to both literally and figuratively turn the camera on the creative types behind it was key. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Film is an open look at the drug subculture and value system from an off broadway play. Shirley clarke 100 we celebrate the centennial of pioneering filmmaker shirley clarke 19191997 with selected screenings beginning october 2, the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Clarke s bestknown work, including the cool world, the connection, and portrait of. Jul 05, 20 shirley clarke s incredible first feature, the connection opened in 1961 to standing ovations at cannes but to police raids and law suits when it opened in the united states. Understanding formative assessment active learning not mechanistic strategies shirley clarke med, hon ded associate, institute of education university of london. Shirley clarke s adaptation of jack gelbers play within a play within a jazz concert a drugaddled crossing of a midsummer nights dream and waiting for godot. Shirley clarke was born on october 2, 1919 in new york city, new york, usa as shirley brimberg. Director shirley clarke s groundbreaking 1962 film based on jack gelbers play, the connection, features a group of eight anxious junkies awaiting the arrival of their connection, a topic. The connection is a 1961 feature film directed by the american experimental filmmaker shirley clarke. Download a sample list of available titles and additional research resources at ucla in pdf format. She was also a director and editor of many famous works.
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