A masochistic East German is washed up on a beach, and goes about searching for Jane Fonda (then in her aerobics queen era) in order to recruit her to the cause of communism. He hooks up with a group of outsiders, selling junk at a local flea market, whilst others prostitute themselves. Failing in his quest to recruit Jane, the young man embraces the American lifestyle auditioning for Madam Wang - owner of a venue that gives punk bands a start. With this social satire, director and Warhol cohort, Paul Morrissey targets the consumerist American lifestyle, whilst finding pathos amid the characters fringe dwelling. Please note: the quality of the transfer is of average quality.
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ACMI Identifier
319067
Languages
English
English
Audience classification
R (18+)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Warhol, Andy, 1928-1987
Crafts & Visual Arts → Warhol, Andy, 1928-1987
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Gay and lesbian studies
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Homosexuality in motion pictures
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Transsexualism
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)