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Postcards From America

Starring: Olmo Tighe, Jim Lyons & Michael Tighe Director: Steve McLean
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Format: DVD
Consumer Rating:
Rating 3.3 Based on 3 ratings.
IMDb Rating:
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Item Number:
STDV 9502D

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DVD Features:

  • Rated: Unrated
  • Run Time: 1 hours, 32 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Released:
  • Originally Released: 1994
  • Label: Strand Home Video
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Packaging: Keep Case
  • Aspect Ratio: Letterbox - 1.85
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen - 2.35
  • Audio:
    • Dolby Stereo - English
  • Additional Release Material:
    • Trailers
  • Interactive Features:
    • Interactive Menus
    • Scene Access

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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 | Gay / Lesbian | Prostitution | Theatrical Release

Production Notes:

  • Shown at the 1994 New York Film Festival.

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  • UPC: 712267950225
  • Shipping Weight: 0.22/lbs (approx)
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