Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008)

An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.

Director:

Steven Sebring

Stars:

Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye, Oliver Ray

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Patti Smith	...	Self - vocals and clarinet
Lenny Kaye	...	Self - guitar
Oliver Ray	...	Self - guitar
Tony Shanahan	...	Self - bass and vocals
Jay Dee Daugherty	...	Self - drums
Jackson Smith	...	Self
Jesse Smith	...	Self
Tom Verlaine	...	Self
Sam Shepard	...	Self
Philip Glass	...	Self
Benjamin Smoke	...	Self
Flea	...	Self

Storyline

An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.

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Plot Keywords:

actress name in title | patti smith character | five word title | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was created over 11 years.

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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.

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Connections

References Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back (1967)

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Soundtracks

Wing
Written by Patti Smith
Performed by Patti Smith
Courtesy of Sony BMG Music Entertainment

User Reviews

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.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Palm Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 April 2008 (France)

Also Known As:

Untitled Patti Smith Project

Filming Locations:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,993, 10 August 2008

Gross USA:

$30,918

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$81,113

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clean Socks, Thirteen / WNET

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1