American Magus

Name: American Magus
Director: Paola Igliori
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2002-01-01
Cast: Harry Smith, Allen Ginsberg

2002 · 94 min · Documentary, Music

A documentary about the brilliant and versatile cult figure Harry Smith (1923-1991) – compiler of a famous three-part folk album, film-maker, painter, anthropologist, obsessive collector and thinker.

Directed by Paola Igliori

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Harry Smith Self
Allen Ginsberg Self (archive footage)

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In an empty lot in Harlem, an elite group of New Yorkers prepares for a book-signing party given in honor of a writer who never shows up. Local residents, dealing with the practicality of life, look on as the guests obsess about identity, status, and success.

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