A group of social misfits in Hull, England, creates provocative street theater in the 1970s, addressing themes of sex, pornography, and violence.
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A group of social misfits in Hull, England, creates provocative street theater in the 1970s, addressing themes of sex, pornography, and violence.
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Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti formed COUM Transmissions in Hull, England, during the 1970s. This collective of artists created provocative street theater that addressed themes of sex and violence. Cosey, known for modeling in adult magazines, framed her work as a challenge to 1970s feminism. Genesis pushed the limits of performance art, testing the human body’s boundaries. The film features archival footage and interviews, detailing the radical spirit of COUM and its evolution into the influential music group Throbbing Gristle.
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- See Cosey Fanni Tutti's role in radical art.
- Find out about Throbbing Gristle's impact on industrial music.
- Meet the members of COUM Transmissions.
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- The film was released in 2020 and directed by Marcus Werner Hed and Dan Fox.
- Cosey Fanni Tutti was the only woman in COUM Transmissions.
- The documentary screened at four film festivals in 2020 and 2021.
- A one-hour version aired on BBC Four on December 5, 2021.
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Who directed the documentary Other, Like Me?
Other, Like Me was directed by Marcus Werner Hed and Dan Fox.
What year was Other, Like Me released?
Other, Like Me was released in 2020.
Which festivals screened Other, Like Me?
Other, Like Me screened at the IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival and the Athens International Film Festival in 2020.
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