Absolute Wilson
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  • Summary: Absolute Wilson chronicles the epic life, times and creative genius of Robert Wilson, intimately revealing for the first time one of the most controversial, rule-breaking and downright mysterious artists of our era. More than a biography, the film becomes an exhilarating exploration of the transformative power of creativity itself - and the inspirational tale of a boy who grew up as a troubled and learning-disabled outsider in the American South only to become a fearless artist with a profoundly original perspective to share with the world. (New Yorker Films)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    100
    An excellent introduction to the singular vision of avant-garde stage director Robert Wilson.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Carina Chocano
    80
    Impressive as is Wilson's output and oeuvre, it's the fully-engaged, aesthetically driven life that fascinates. And Otto-Bernstein's movie is a portrait of an artist at his most essential, in every sense.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: John Pritcher
    80
    The real value of this film is its treasure trove of archival footage, rare clips that document this genius of an artist as a young man.
  4. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    60
    Absolute Wilson changed my views of Wilson as a person tremendously, and at least gave me some useful context for his art.

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