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Deep Dive: Beautiful Darling (2010)

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Beautiful Darling
Beautiful Darling: The Life and Times of Candy Darling focuses on the life of Candy Darling, a pioneering trans woman and actress associated with Andy Warhol. The film is directed by James Rasin and features Chloë Sevigny voicing Candy's private diaries and letters, providing an intimate look at her thoughts and experiences. It also includes voices of notable figures like Patton Oswalt as Andy Warhol and Truman Capote, enhancing the narrative with insights from those who knew her. The documentary includes interviews with Factory regulars such as Paul Morrissey and Fran Lebowitz, as well as an archival interview with playwright Tennessee Williams. The film had its world premiere at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2010 and went on to win the Gold Hugo award for Best Documentary at the 46th Chicago International Film Festival in October 2010.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Candy Darling through her own words.
  • •See interviews with Warhol's Factory regulars.
  • •Find out about Candy's impact on pop culture.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2010.
•It won the Gold Hugo award for Best Documentary on October 23, 2010.
•Candy Darling was voiced by Chloë Sevigny, who read from her private diaries.
•The film was an official selection of over thirty international film festivals.
•It opened at the IFC Center in New York City on April 22, 2011.

Perfect For

Andy Warhol fansLGBTQ history enthusiastsDocumentary lovers