Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell (2008)
Wild Combination is a visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde composer, singer-songwriter, cellist, and disco producer Arthur Russell. Before his death in 1992, Arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art. Now, over fifteen years since his passing, Arthur's work is finally finding its audience. Wolf incorporates rare archival footage and commentary from Arthur's family, friends, and closest collaborators to tell this poignant and important story.
Director: Matt Wolf
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Arthur Russell as Self (archive footage) |
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Philip Glass as Self |
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Allen Ginsberg as Self (archive footage) |
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Bob Blank as Self |
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Ernie Brooks as Self |
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David Byrne as Self (archive footage) |
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Jens Lekman as Self |
| Camera | Jody Lee Lipes | Director of Photography |
| Production | Mark Lewin | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Lance Edmands | Editor |
| Art | Kyle Garner | Art Direction |
| Production | Matt Wolf | Producer |
| Production | Kyle Martin | Producer |
| Production | Ben Howe | Producer |
| Art | Phil Buccellato | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Janicza Bravo | Costume Design |
| Production | Philip Aarons | Executive Producer |
| Production | Shelley Fox Aarons | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Matt Wolf | Director |