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199571 minPGdocumentary

Carny Talk

199571 minPGdocumentary

Robert Williams, known as The King of Lowbrow Art, explores 1950s America through sideshow freaks, hot rods, and underground lesbian culture.

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Robert Williams, known as The King of Lowbrow Art, explores 1950s America through sideshow freaks, hot rods, and underground lesbian culture.

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Larry Wessel

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Robert Williams, known as The King of Lowbrow Art, presents a vivid portrayal of 1950s America. The film features a range of subjects, including sideshow freaks, hot rods, and the underground culture of lesbians. It touches on the use of Benzedrine, mortuary parties, and the infamous Clyde Rollins and The Barrel of Death. The documentary also addresses the grim realities of hospital stillborns and the bizarre phenomenon known as The Great Fecal Matter, painting a raw picture of a unique era.

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