Patti Smith: Electric Poet
Patti Smith arrives in New York at twenty, poised to dismantle the conventions of rock, poetry, and genre itself. From a provincial girl raised within the strict confines of religion, she evolves into a living legend who steadfastly remains on the margins. A poet, actress, musician, and militant—an artist of a thousand lives. The documentary traces her path: a childhood in rural New Jersey where she felt like an alien, the break from a religious movement, and the forging of a singular voice that permanently altered the cultural landscape.
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| Original Title | Patti Smith, la poésie du punk |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Sophie Peyrard |
| Runtime | 54 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.8/10 (12 votes) |
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This documentary portrait transcends mere chronology, unfolding as a visual poem. Archival performance footage and personal recollections weave a narrative less about a career and more about an internal evolution.
What lingers after viewing is the quiet force of an artist whose obsession was forged in solitude and dissent. It’s a testament to a voice that carved its own space. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sophie Peyrard
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Grainy black-and-white archives, the hum of a guitar, silence between words.
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