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Dances Sacred and Profane

10/16/1985

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1hr 30min

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STORY

"Charles Gatewood is a photographer and anthropologist who specializes in "subcultures." On the evidence of "Dances Sacred and Profane," Mark and Dan Jury's documentary about Mr. Gatewood, he is drawn particularly to Mardi Gras revels, gatherings of nudists and sex clubs. Bare breasts, elaborately tattooed bodies and bizarre behavior are featured in his work, and in the movie. Addressing those who may find his subject matter "revolting and disgusting," Mr. Gatewood asserts that it "tells us something about ourselves." He sees "important statements being made there," about "liberation through excess" and "some kind of actualization of transcendence."

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Fakir Musafar
  • Jim Ward
  • Charles Gatewood

    Directors

  • Dan Jury
  • Mark Jury

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English

Cast

Fakir Musafar

Himself

Jim Ward

Himself

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