The target of more sexist cliche (largely emanating from those who should know her better) than just about any other woman in rock Patti Smith is not 'the female Bob Dylan' 'the first lady of Punk' or 'the most dynamic female artist of all time'; she is simply a unique performer stunning songwriter and superb vocalist who has stayed at the cutting edge of contemporary music for more than 30 years - and that should be good enough for anyone.This film is the first full length documentary about Patti and the astonishing music she has been making through three decades. With rare and previously unseen performance footage rare film interviews with Patti and with those who know her best location shoots and lengthy contributions from friends colleagues and esteemed experts this program is not just the only such documentary ever produced about Smith it will surely remain the standard work on its subject.
The target of more sexist cliche (largely emanating from those who should know her better) than just about any other woman in rock Patti Smith is not 'the female Bob Dylan' 'the first lady of Punk' or 'the most dynamic female artist of all time'; she is simply a unique performer stunning songwriter and superb vocalist who has stayed at the cutting edge of contemporary music for more than 30 years - and that should be good enough for anyone.This film is the first full length documentary about Patti and the astonishing music she has been making through three decades. With rare and previously unseen performance footage rare film interviews with Patti and with those who know her best location shoots and lengthy contributions from friends colleagues and esteemed experts this program is not just the only such documentary ever produced about Smith it will surely remain the standard work on its subject.
