Explores the remarkable art and life of painter extraordinaire Robert Williams an American underground legend, examining the territory between pop culture and fine art, and measuring the multiple meanings of “success” – financial, artistic, popular and critical.
General Info:
Genre: Documentary/ Biography
Released: 2010
Duration: 89 Minutes
Writer: Nancye Ferguson
Director: Marcy C. Reese
Co- Directors: Doug Blake, Nancye Ferguson, Michael LaFetra, Stephen Nemeth,
Starring: Robert and Suzzane Williams
Produced By:
Executive Producer: Stephen Nemeth
Associate Producer: Angela Glenn, Ana Wolovick
Producer: Doug Blake, Michael LaFetra, Nancye Ferguson
Company Credits:
Production Co: Foundation Films and Rhino Films
Other Companies: Valerie Ann Nemeth
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Social Media/ Publicity:
“Documentary Feature ‘Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin’’ Sees Its East Coast Premiere on February 7th. “ Prolog, February 2, 2011. Web. 28, June 2012. prlog.org
“Meet Mr. Bitchin’.” Rundown. Web. 28, June 2012. rundown.com
Reviews:
“The best movie about an artist I have ever seen” –Ed Ruscha bigskyfilmfest.org
“Affectionate X Appalling: A Word on Robert Williams’ Mr Bitchin.” Juxtapoz Magazine, June 21, 2010. juxtapoz.com
Articles:
Babayan, Siran. “Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin.” LA Weekly, January 3, 2011. Web. 27, June 2012. laweekly.com
Kennedy, Matt. “ 2010: The Year of Robert Williams.” Forces of Geek, October 6, 2010. Web. 27, June 2012. forcesofgeek.com
LaRosa, Erin. “ Art World’s Favorite Outlaw.” Minx Society, June 14, 2010. Web. 28, June 2012. minxsociety.com
Leonard, Brendon M. “ Here’s the Thing…. With Brendan M. Leonard.” Brandon M. Leonard, February 14, 2011. Web. 28, June 2012. brendanmleonard.com
Leopold, Shelly. “ Robert Williams: Hyena at a Dog Show.” LA Weekly, May 10, 2010. laweekly.com
“Meet Mr. Bitchin’.” Rundown. Web. 28, June 2012. rundown.com
Mung, Stephanie.” MOMA Brings Juxtapoz To The Big Screen.” Media Bistro, January 13, 2011. Web. 27, June 2012. mediabistro.com
“MOMA to Purpose Weeklong Series of Documentaries Featuring Artist Associated With Juxtapoz Magazine.” Art Daily. Web. 27, June 2012. artdaily.com
Nickell, Joe. “Big Sky Film Festival: Scoring Movies an Art Unto Itself, Panel Says.” Ravalli Republic, February 21, 2011. ravallirepublic.com
Pini, Gary. “ Genes Might Determine Friendships+ The Strokes at Coachella (?) in Today’s Eight Items or Less.” Paper Magazine, January 18, 2011. Web. 27, June 2012. papermag.com
“Robert Williams: Mr. Bitchin Debuts this June.” Juxtapoz Magazine, Monday May 24. juxtapoz.com
