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Shirley Clarke

Shirley Clarke

  • Gender: Female
  • Born: 1919-10-02 (77 years old)
  • TMDB Popularity: 0.43
  • Last Refreshed: 222 days ago

Biography

A renowned American avant-garde filmmaker, Shirley Clarke defied her repressive upbringing to pursue a career in dance and film. Her early training as a dancer under notable modern dance masters informed her innovative filmmaking style, which blurred genre boundaries between narrative, documentary, and other media. Notable works like "The Connection" (1961), "The Cool World" (1963), and "Portrait of Jason" (1967) address social issues with fearless precision, showcasing Clarke's distinctive vision.

Filmography

Portrait of Jason

Portrait of Jason

as Interviewer (voice) 7 1967