A History of Sex (2003)

  • NC-17
  • 01/14/2003 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 13m

Overview

Andres Serrano (born August 15, 1950 in New York City) is an American photographer and artist who has become notorious through his photos of corpses and his use of feces and bodily fluids in his work, notably his controversial work "Piss Christ", a red-tinged photograph of a crucifix submerged in a glass container of what was purported to be the artist's own urine. This documentary explores the work and soul of this acclaimed artist & how he creates his haunting and explicit images. It takes us deep into Amsterdam and reveals the backdrops Serrano uses for what is one of his most confronting and moving collection based on all aspects of sex.

Michael Coulter

Director

Cast

Andres Serrano's headshot

Andres Serrano

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Laurence Fishburne's headshot

Laurence Fishburne

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Xaviera Hollander's headshot

Xaviera Hollander

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John Waters's headshot

John Waters

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Robert Hobbs's headshot

Robert Hobbs

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Maya Lynn Pollen's headshot

Maya Lynn Pollen

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Paula Cooper's headshot

Paula Cooper

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Julie Ault's headshot

Julie Ault

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