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An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 5 nominations total
Michael Stipe
- Self
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was created over 11 years.
- Quotes
Patti Smith: It's really funny when people ask you about that - How does it feel to be a rock icon? When they say that, I always think of Mt. Rushmore.
- ConnectionsReferences Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back (1967)
- SoundtracksThe Jackson Song
Written by Patti Smith and Fred 'Sonic' Smith
Performed by Patti Smith
Courtesy of Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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Gung Ho
PATTI SMITH: DREAM OF LIFE is a free-floating ramble through the life of one of America's premiere poets. The time sequences are hazy, her children appear and reappear at dramatically different ages, and this only adds to the visionary quality of the film. This is the farthest one could imagine from the standard Rock Bio that one might see on VH1. The Patti Smith of today seems just as interesting and dynamic as the artist who created HORSES many years ago. She is among the few contemporary artists who manage to connect the Beatnik sensibility of the late 50's and the rock and roll music of today's social and political activists. Hopefully, this film will spread her musical and poetic influence to people who may not be aware of her compelling aesthetic vision.
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- valis1949
- Feb 13, 2009
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $30,918
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,993
- Aug 10, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $81,113
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
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By what name was Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008) officially released in Canada in English?
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