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Genesis P-Orridge lived their art to the extreme. A pioneering musician, avant-garde artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary, Genesis has been featured in films and videos, but never the full story... never this intimate... until now. In this authorized but raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality and, in the process, reveal the many sacrifices and ultimate payoffs of a life that transcended boundaries. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genese (Psychic TV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African witch doctors, and a special cameo by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plus never-before-seen archival treasures, including performances from Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.
Genesis P-Orridge's life and career were marked by a series of provocative projects and controversies that pushed the boundaries of art and identity. P-Orridge first gained prominence as a founding member of the experimental music group Throbbing Gristle in the mid-1970s. In 1981, P-Orridge formed Psychic TV, an influential experimental music and multimedia collective that embraced elements of psychedelia, punk, and industrial music. Genesis P-Orridge was a prolific visual artist, creating collage, sculpture, and mixed-media installations that reflected their interest in chaos magic, body modification, and alternative spirituality. One of the most notable projects was the Pandrogyne project with their partner Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, whom they married in 1995. The Pandrogyne project aimed to create a single, unified entity through the fusion of their identities, blurring the lines between male and female, self and other. Throughout their career, P-Orridge remained a controversial figure, unapologetically pushing the limits of acceptability in both their art and personal life. Genesis P-Orridge passed away on March 14, 2020. Their impact on music, art, and culture remains profound, cementing their status as a true visionary and iconoclast. (The Film Collaborative)
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