Deathtripping Underground Trash Cinema

Deathtripping Underground Trash Cinema by Jack Sargeant is a revised edition published by Catapult on December 1, 2007. This 286-page book presents an exhaustive study of New York filmmakers who rallied around the radical manifesto of downtown filmmaker Nick Zedd, emphasizing the ethos that “none shall emerge unscathed.” The work situates these filmmakers within the broader context of alternative film and the downtown post-punk scenes, providing a comprehensive overview of their contributions and influences.
Readers will find detailed analyses of the movement’s films, complemented by interviews with key figures such as Richard Kern, Nick Zedd, and Lydia Lunch. The book also explores seminal influences from notable artists like the Kuchar brothers, Jack Smith, and Andy Warhol, while delving into the history of underground and trash cinema. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in the intersections of performing arts, film history, and criticism.
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This exhaustive study focuses on the New York filmmakers that coalesced around the radical manifesto espoused by downtown filmmaker Nick Zedd: “none shall emerge unscathed”
Placing their work within the wider alternative film and downtown post-punk scenes, Deathtripping offers detailed analyses of the movement’s films alongside interviews with the filmmakers and their collaborators, including Richard Kern, Nick Zedd, Tommy Turner, Beth B, Joe Coleman, and Lydia Lunch. Also discussed are seminal influences such as the Kuchar brothers, Jack Smith, and Andy Warhol, as well as the history of underground and trash cinema.
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