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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...

Documentary

Directed By: Narcissister

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...

Documentary

Directed By: Narcissister

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Narcissister

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

80% Positive
4 Reviews

20% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
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Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

80% Positive
4 Reviews

20% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
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Los Angeles Times

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

Film Journal International

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

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

The New York Times

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

The Hollywood Reporter

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

Genres

Documentary

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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