Curt McDowell Movies

  • 1978
    Symphony for a Sinner

    Symphony for a Sinner

    Symphony for a Sinner

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    Symphony for a Sinner (1979) was a long, lavishly photographed color film generally considered the magnum opus of the class productions.

    Symphony for a Sinner
  • 1976
    A Reason to Live

    A Reason to Live

    A Reason to Live

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    "This film is about depression, although it's not that depressing. I suppose it has a message of faith and hope in it ... it does for me .... But...

    A Reason to Live
  • 1970
    Riverbody

    Riverbody

    Riverbody

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    A continuous dissolve of 87 male and female nudes. "The film's fascination lies with the suspense of that magic moment, halfway between two persons,...

    Riverbody
  • 1992
    Flesh Histories

    Flesh Histories

    Flesh Histories

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    A diverse program of films and videos by various artists who challenge conventional representations of gender, family and sexuality, curated by Tom...

    Flesh Histories
  • 1973
    Boggy Depot

    Boggy Depot

    Boggy Depot

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    Two men hypnotize their roommate and attempt to force him to fall in love.

    Boggy Depot
  • 1983
    George Kuchar: The Comedy of the Underground

    George Kuchar: The Comedy of the Underground

    George Kuchar: The Comedy of the Underground

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    A documentary portrait of filmmaker George Kuchar conducting a tour of his apartment where he displays memorabilia and his toys which were used for...

    George Kuchar: The Comedy of the Underground
  • 1972
    Siamese Twin Pinheads

    Siamese Twin Pinheads

    Siamese Twin Pinheads

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    Willy and Billy attempt to entertain while struggling with their primal urges.

    Siamese Twin Pinheads
  • 1986
    Xmas 1986

    Xmas 1986

    Xmas 1986

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    "In Xmas 1986, George Kuchar’s mother Stella has come to stay with him for the holidays. After a series of dinners with friends, Stella’s...

    Xmas 1986
  • 1973
    The Mean Brothers

    The Mean Brothers "Get Stood Up"

    The Mean Brothers "Get Stood Up"

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    Two brothers are stood up and lament through song. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

    The Mean Brothers
  • 1970
    Pornogra Follies

    Pornogra Follies

    Pornogra Follies

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    A musical revue of lewd routines.

    Pornogra Follies
  • 1972
    Truth for Ruth

    Truth for Ruth

    Truth for Ruth

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    Curt McDowell relates an idea for a film to Ted Davis. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

    Truth for Ruth
  • 1970
    A Visit to Indiana

    A Visit to Indiana

    A Visit to Indiana

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    Super 8 home movie footage of McDowell's trip home to Indiana, with voice-over by McDowell and Ted Davis.

    A Visit to Indiana
  • 1974
    Stinky-Butt

    Stinky-Butt

    Stinky-Butt

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    A comedic satire of psychological thrillers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

    Stinky-Butt