Gravity Is My Enemy
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Gravity Is My Enemy |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1977 |
| length | 26 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | John C. Joseph |
| production | John C. Joseph Jan Stussy |
| camera | John Sharaf |
| cut | John C. Joseph |
Gravity Is My Enemy is a 1977 American documentary .
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The film gives a brief glimpse into the life of the paralyzed painter Mark Hicks, who fell from a tree at the age of 14 and has since suffered from tetraplegia , a paralysis of the arms and legs. His work is shown and his student life at the University of Los Angeles. The highlight is his first exhibition in San Francisco.
Awards
In 1978 the film was awarded an Oscar in the category Best Documentary Short Film .
background
The premiere took place in October 1977 at the Chicago International Film Festival .
Co-producer Jan Stussy was Mark Hicks' art teacher.
Web links
- Gravity Is My Enemy in the Internet Movie Database (English)