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  • 2018
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2018
  • 1 h 31 m

Summary One of the contemporary art world’s most acclaimed mixed-media & performance artists, the masked and merkin-clad Narcissister is the subject of this smart, sassy documentary that showcases her spectacle-rich approach to explorations of gender, racial identity, and sexuality. Directed by the enigmatic artist herself, the film deconstructs...

  • 2018
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2018
  • 1 h 31 m

Narcissister Organ Player

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary One of the contemporary art world’s most acclaimed mixed-media & performance artists, the masked and merkin-clad Narcissister is the subject of this smart, sassy documentary that showcases her spectacle-rich approach to explorations of gender, racial identity, and sexuality. Directed by the enigmatic artist herself, the film deconstructs...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
69
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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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80
Nov 21, 2018
This film quickly reveals itself to be a beautifully heartfelt and poetic tribute to the filmmaker’s mother.
By Katie Walsh FULL REVIEW
75
Nov 8, 2018
Narcissister boldly skirts convention personally and artistically, and so does the film, by assembling a cogent narrative from acutely disparate parts, to explore her mother as the primary relationship of her life and inspiration for her art.
By André Hereford FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 9, 2018
The drama of “Narcissister Organ Player” is that Narcissister isn’t layering her demons onto the culture; she’s layering the culture onto herself. That’s why that mask of hers looks more and more like one we’re all capable of hiding behind.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 6, 2018
Narcissister’s background in stagecraft, movement and rhythm serves her well as a filmmaker: Far from a conventional autobiography, Narcissister Organ Player always offers something to catch your eye or ear.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 8, 2018
Certain niche audiences will find it fascinating and/or emotionally powerful, but — among those who are unfazed by the sight of a masked woman pulling things out of her vagina — most will shrug.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW

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Release Date Nov 7, 2018
Duration 1 h 31 m
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Website https://www.sundance.org/projects/organ-player#/
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Awards

SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Locarno International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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