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Wojnarowicz

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Filmmaker Chris McKim examines the life and work of artist, writer, photographer and AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.

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Wojnarowicz pays stirring -- and suitably uncompromising -- tribute to a brilliant artist, honoring his professional legacy while offering glimpses of his private life.

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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times Mar 29, 2021
Restless and bracing, "Wojnarowicz" gives a notorious life its due. Go to Full Review Ryan Lattanzio IndieWire Mar 25, 2021
B+
Skillfully edited by Dave Stanke, "F**k You F*ggot F***er" is a constantly moving collage, a locomotive piece propelling toward a bleak end, and that is Wojnarowicz's death. Go to Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Mar 25, 2021
4/5
McKim's documentary is as jangly and urgent as its subject and his art, and it packs a melancholy wallop, using the artist's own running commentary via cassette tape. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT Oct 31, 2021
Powerful doc about a time when no one wanted to talk about AIDS, and the New York artist who was making sure everyone heard what he was saying. Go to Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene Sep 9, 2021
This is essential viewing for everyone, especially people who maintain they can't handle it. It is utterly impossible to look around and not hail David Wojnarowicz as a prophet who saw exactly what was happening. Go to Full Review Glenn Dunks The Film Experience Apr 16, 2021
A-
It's rare to see a film like this and actually imagine its subject liking it instead of grimacing at its sanded edges and good taste; Robert Mapplethorpe would be jealous. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Garry A @heavyg Apr 19, 2026 I never heard of this guy. I found the story of his life to be riveting and fascinating. See more Read all reviews
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Chris McKim

Director

David Wojnarowicz

Subject

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Peter Hujar

Self

Kiki Smith

Self

Nan Goldin

Self

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Synopsis Filmmaker Chris McKim examines the life and work of artist, writer, photographer and AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.
Director
Chris McKim
Producer
Chris McKim, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Production Co
World of Wonder Productions, Hobo Camp Films
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 19, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 13, 2021
Runtime
1h 45m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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