Film Is: The International Free Cinema by Stephen Dwoskin

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1969-1995

Stephen Dwoskin initially began his career in graphic art, studying at New York University under artists Joseph Albers and Professor Willem de Kooning. Alongside his work in design, he discovered a passion for experimental cinema, which was to last a lifetime. He co-founded the London Filmmakers’ Co-operative in October 1966, now known as the LUX; from the 1970s to his death he produced a number of avant-garde feature films. Stephen Dwoskin often focussed on the theme of disability, alongside an ongoing look at the experience of pain and pleasure. This was of particular interest to Dwoskin, from age 9 he used crutches, and later a wheelchair, after contracting Polio.

CONTENT WARNING: This file contains images of nudity and/or content of a sexually explicit nature which some people may find challenging. Includes drafts of the book, correspondence about the book, reviews.

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Publications, Film Is ..... The International Free Cinema, Author: Stephen Dwoskin, (London: Peter Owen, 1975)

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