• 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 5m
The Joy of Life

Summary Beautifully composed landscape shots of San Francisco juxtaposed with voiceover detailing the emotional intricacies of the love affairs of a butch lesbian and the history of Golden Gate Bridge as the world's prime suicide location. View more details

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 5m

The Joy of Life

Directed : Jenni Olson

Written : Jenni Olson

Stars : Harry Dodge Lawrence Ferlinghetti

All cast & crew

7.3

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jan 18, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site Streaming on The Criterion Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : San Francisco, California, USA

Summary Beautifully composed landscape shots of San Francisco juxtaposed with voiceover detailing the emotional intricacies of the love affairs of a butch lesbian and the history of Golden Gate Bridge as the world's prime suicide location. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jan 18, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site Streaming on The Criterion Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : San Francisco, California, USA

Photos

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