Larry Clark (filmmaker) facts for kids
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Larry Clark
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Larry Clarke
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| Born | January 19, 1948 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Employer | San Francisco State University |
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Passing Through Cutting Horse |
Larry Clark, born on January 19, 1948, is an American filmmaker. He is known as one of the main directors of the L.A. Rebellion. This was a group of talented Black filmmakers from Los Angeles. Larry Clark directed important films like Passing Through (1977) and Cutting Horse (2002). He also teaches film at San Francisco State University.
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About Larry Clark
Early Life and Education
Larry Clark grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his first college degree from Miami University. After that, he went to the UCLA. There, he studied film. While he was a student at UCLA, Clark taught film workshops. He helped students learn about filmmaking at the Performing Arts Society of Los Angeles (PASLA).
Making Movies
Larry Clark worked as a cinematographer for the 1972 film Wattstax. A cinematographer is the person who is in charge of the camera and lighting. His memories of making Wattstax are even on the special DVD of the film. He shared stories with other people who worked on the movie.
Passing Through Film
Passing Through was Larry Clark's final project film for his master's degree at UCLA. The movie stars Nathaniel Taylor, who was famous for playing Rollo on the TV show Sanford and Son. It also featured the experienced actor Clarence Muse. Larry Clark helped write the story for the film with actor Ted Lange. One film critic called Passing Through a "powerful and realistic film" about life in Los Angeles.
Films by Larry Clark
Here are some of the films Larry Clark has directed or helped create:
- Tamu (1970) – He directed this 10-minute film.
- As Above So Below (1973) – He directed this 55-minute film.
- Wattstax (1974) – He was one of the cinematographers for this documentary.
- Passing Through (1977) – He directed and wrote this 104-minute film.
- Cutting Horse (2001) – He directed and wrote this 124-minute film.
Awards and Special Mentions
Larry Clark's work has been recognized at many film festivals and art museums around the world. Here are some of the places where his films have been honored:
- Special Jury Prize at the Locarno International Film Festival
- Festival International du Film d’Amiens, France
- Cannes International Film Festival (a special event)
- The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
- Museum of Modern Art, New York City
- Brooklyn Academy of Music
- Festival of Pan African Cinema (FESPACO), Burkina Faso
- Moscow Film Festival
- Deauville Film Festival, France
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Los Angeles County Art Museum
- Pesaro International Film Festival, Italy
- Festival Internazionale Cinema Giovani, Italy
- The Chicago Film Center
- Auckland Film Festival, New Zealand
- Perth International Film Festival, Australia
