The Joy of Life (2005)

  • NR
  • 01/19/2005 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 5m

Overview

A blending of documentary and experimental narrative strategies, combining stunning 16mm landscape cinematography with a bold, lyrical voice-over to share two San Francisco stories: the history of the Golden Gate Bridge as “suicide landmark,” and the story of a butch dyke in San Francisco searching for love and self-discovery. The Joy of Life is a film about landscapes, both physical and emotional.

Jenni Olson

Director, Writer

Cast

Harry Dodge's headshot

Harry Dodge

Voiceover (as Harriet Dodge)
Lawrence Ferlinghetti's headshot

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Voiceover

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