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Postcards From America
Starring: Jim Lyons; Michael Tighe & Olmo Tighe Director: Steve McLean

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Format: DVD

Genre: Drama

Average Customer Rating: Rating 3.5
Based on 2 ratings.

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Item Number:
STDV 9502D

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DVD Features:

Encoding: Region 1; USA & Canada
Package Type: Keep Case
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen - 2.35:1

Audio:

  • Dolby Stereo - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus

Entertainment Reviews:

Film Comment - 11/01/1994

"...The film accumulates power through its very single-mindedness and strength of feeling..."

Sight and Sound - 04/01/1995

"...Visually arresting..."

Los Angeles Times - 07/21/1995

"...Scorching....[A] tough, truthful yet compassionate film..."

Product Description:

Inspired by the work and writings of outspoken gay artist David Wojnarowicz, this film dramatizes three periods in his life: abused childhood, New York street hustler, and adult artist on the road, creating a powerful look at growing up gay in America. Contains graphic depictions of domestic violence and gay sex.

Plot Synopsis:

Inspired by the autobiographical writings of David Wojnarowicz, "Postcards From America" chronicles the abuse the artist suffered as a child at the hands of his father and his subsequent running away to New York to become a street hustler.

Plot Keywords:

Art / Artists | Biography | Drama | Gay / Lesbian | Prostitution | Theatrical Release

Production Notes:

  • Shown at the 1994 New York Film Festival.

Cast and Crew:

Starring Jim Lyons, Michael Tighe & Olmo Tighe
Directed by Steve McLean
Produced by Christine Vachon, Craig Paull & Mark Nash
Screenwriting by Steve McLean
Composition by Stephen Endelman
Director of Photography Ellen Kuras
Production Design by Therese DePrez
Performer Michael Imperioli, Michael Ringer & Maggie Low
Source Writer David Wojnarowicz

DVD Details:

  • Label: Strand Home Video
  • Originally Released in: 1994
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rated: Not Rated
  • Run Time: 1 hours, 32 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Region: Region 1 encoding; USA & Canada.
  • Release Date: March 27, 2001
  • OLDIES.com Sales Rank: 89,349
  • Item UPC: 712267950225
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx); Counts as 1 item(s) for International Shipping.

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