Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

Synopsis

Wild Combination is a visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde composer, singer-songwriter, cellist, and disco producer Arthur Russell. Before his death in 1992, Arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art. Now, over fifteen years since his passing, Arthur's work is finally finding its audience. Wolf incorporates rare archival footage and commentary from Arthur's family, friends, and closest collaborators to tell this poignant and important story.

CAST

Matt Wolf

Director

Arthur Russell

Self (archive footage)

Philip Glass

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Bob Blank

Self

Ernie Brooks

Self

David Byrne

Self (archive footage)

Jens Lekman

Self

Matt Wolf

Director

Arthur Russell

Self (archive footage)

Philip Glass

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Bob Blank

Self

Ernie Brooks

Self

David Byrne

Self (archive footage)

Jens Lekman

Self

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