Product Details

• Actors: Andy Warhol, Paul Morrissey, Viva, John Giorno, Brigid Berlin
• Directors: Lana Jokel, Kim Evans
• Producers: Michael Blackwood
• Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: December 12, 2000
• Run Time: 76 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004STTW
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,993 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
In this lively documentary (produced less than a year after his death in 1987), the life and artistic career of Andy Warhol is examined by family members, friends, and business associates. The essential question about Warhol has always been whether he was an artist or a con man, and in a number of typically subdued yet hilarious interview clips Warhol himself does nothing at all to defend his reputation. In a cheerfully weird interview filmed in the 1960s, Warhol goes so far as to befuddle an interviewer by suggesting that the journalist simply tell him what to say, and he'll repeat it. Frequently amusing interviews with Warhol insiders detail particular periods in his life, with extensive use of photographs and film clips documenting in particular the crazy times at "The Factory," his famed midtown Manhattan studio in the 1960s. A lively discussion of Warhol's foray into making underground films features mercifully brief clips from such bizarre cinematic experiments as Sleep and Chelsea Girls. And some who knew Warhol well do speak judgmentally about his final years, when he eagerly cashed in by painting portraits of those who were both vain and wealthy enough to afford his services. With its suitably ironic sense of humor, this is a fascinating look at a controversial public figure. --Robert J. McNamara

Product Description

"This is the first major profile of Andy Warhol's life and work since his death in 1987 and includes some previously unseen footage of the artist, shot in London shortly before his death. Warhol's was the classic American rags to riches story: he was born in the industrial slums of Pittsburgh the child of poor Czech immigrants. He grew up dreaming of Hollywood stars and eventually became a star himself, famous for his pop art, his bizarre underground films and for being the celebrity who for twenty years attended every party in town. This program shows Warhol performing for the media in interviews ranging over 25 years and examines his artistic achievements in a career which spanned painting, film, publishing, rock music and television. It also includes clips from films such as ""Chelsea Girls,"" ""Lonesome Cowboys"" and ""Women in Revolt,"" archival material, newsreel footage and contributions from many of Warhol's closest associates and superstars, including Ondine, Viva, John Giorno and Brigid Berlin."

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warhol :The king of pop art, August 30, 2007

By	Jeffrey W. Daddario - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is A great documentary film on the life of pop artist Andy Warhol.It goes from his very humble beginnings to king of the pop art world.The film keeps you totally involved in the story of his life.This is a film for any serious art student, lover of art or documentary film addict. If you like or hate Any's work this film is for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars this 1989 video was the first major profile of Warhol after his death in February 1987, February 23, 2007

By	Paul Beauparlant (east coast USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Andy Warhol [VHS] (VHS Tape)

this videotape runs 79 minutes. it was part of the London Weekend Television "South Bank Show".
my local library had it sitting on their shelf.
this is a good basic documentary introduction to the life of Andy Warhol(originally Warhola).
for a complete, full-blown documentary,the PBS produced "Andy Warhol-A Documentary Film" which came out in 2006 is the thing to get.
but, as i say, this little videotape will serve as a good foundation.
some of the highlights for me with this video is a glimpse of his film "Kitchen", about 30 seconds long.
another, from "Chelsea Girls", the "Pope Ondine" segment, Ondine slapping a girl around like a brat. she warns him in a gently stern voice "don't touch me" and he WACKS her again! i wish she went balistic on him!
an interview with brigid berlin shows her mocking her mother's horror after just coming from seeing her 'bohemian' daughter in "Chelsea Girls".
there are plenty of newsreals of Andy being interviewed
and Andy is always true to form, that is, squirling his way around every question, ducking, dodging, mimicking the interviewer, very reluctant to give a serious answer.
but so entertaining!
there are good discussions about his art, how it evolved, the public's and critic's reactions to it..his own 'thoughts' about it.