Roger
1977 · 12 min · Drama
Wakefield Poole’s fifth short is an intimate portrait of a man named... Roger.
Directed by Wakefield Poole
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The Littlest Angel · 1969The Littlest Angel
★ 5.61969
MovieFamilyMusic
Adapted from the book by Charles Tazewell. Michael, a shepherd boy living in Biblical times, finds himself transported to Heaven on his eighth birthday. Michael doesn't fully understand where he is, or why he's there. A guardian angel named Patience is given the task of showing Michael the joys of Heaven and helping him find his place in the Hereafter.
Bible! · 1974Bible!
★ 4.61974
MovieFantasyDrama
Wakefield Poole's softcore anthology featuring stories of Adam & Eve, Bath Sheba and Samson & Delilah given sexual twists.
Freedom Day Parade · 1974Freedom Day Parade
★ 4.01974
Movie
Director Wakefield Poole moved to San Francisco in 1974 and captured the energy and sights of an early San Francisco gay pride parade, set to a campy, eclectic soundtrack.
The Best of Burlesque · 1981The Best of Burlesque
1981
MovieComedyDocumentary
Legendary performer Sherry Britton presents song, dance (choreographed by Wakefield Poole) and comedy. The way burlesque used to be.
Gay USA: Snapshots of 1970s LGBT Resistance · 2024Gay USA: Snapshots of 1970s LGBT Resistance
2024
Movie
Stepping out of the sixties and in the wake of the Stonewall Riots, (considered the birth of the modern LGBTQIA+ liberation movement), the 1970s would prove to be a decade energized by queer activism, political and social change and pride. Celebrating such a vitally important legacy, this collection of gay protest and parade films is an essential multifaceted document of a period of revolution and jubilation.
Andy · 1971Andy
1971
Movie
In 1968, Wakefield Poole filmed an exhibition of Andy Warhol's work at the Whitney Museum. He edited ANDY "in-camera" as he filmed it, then created a collage soundtrack and presented a print to Warhol as a birthday gift. When BOYS IN THE SAND opened in New York, Poole showed ANDY before each screening.
Vittorio · 1971Vittorio
1971
MovieAnimation
Made as part of a Triton Gallery show to publicize the poster art of Canadian artist Vittorio Fiorucci, filmmaker Wakefield Poole cut apart posters and hand-animated the film using his 8mm camera to create stop-motion. The film was combined with dancers, lighting and projections to create an innovative gallery show.
Head Film · 1971Head Film
1971
Movie
An experimental and humorous rainy day romp involving director Wakefield Poole's beloved Warhol Marilyns, his boyfriend Peter Fisk, Julia Child and the kitchen sink (literally and figuratively). The film creates whimsy by incorporating household film footage, pop culture references from TV, and Poole's eclectic and sometimes campy use of music.
Wakefield Poole in San Francisco · 2016Wakefield Poole in San Francisco
2016
Movie
Short documentary that takes a closer look at several key parts of Wakefield Poole's life during the San Francisco years 1974 - 1979. Hot Flash of America, the Nob Hill Theater, Night Flight/Stars parties, and the famous stage act featuring porn star Roger are all profiled.
A Gift · 1971A Gift
1971
Movie
Shot in the Fire Island Pines during the same summer Poole filmed the first segment of his debut feature film "Boys in the Sand," this short was made in collaboration with the director's close friend and visual artist Ed Parente. The film serves as a visual love letter to Parente's boyfriend Fred, who was often away while the two spent time filming on the island.
Revisiting Fire Island · 2013Revisiting Fire Island
2013
MovieDocumentary
After forty years, director Wakefield Poole revisits the Fire Island Pines houses he used as locations for his iconic film BOYS IN THE SAND.
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