The Films of Su Friedrich: Vol. 3 - Sink or Swim $29.99
A contemporary classic and a landmark in autobiographical filmmaking, "Sink or Swim" is an unflinching account of the highly charged relationship between a daughter and her father. Through a series of twenty-six short stories, a young girl chronicles the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was…
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(J. Olson, 2007-03-06) A backwards trip through the alphabet serves as a brilliant storytelling device for writer-director Su Friedrich to remember and reflect on her father. One of the most esteemed experimental filmmakers working today, Su Friedrich has won fans at film festivals around the world for the last twenty-plus years. Lyrical, poetic, passionate and innovative, Su Friedrich's films are among the most rewarding cinematic delicacies you'll ever find, and an exhilarating experience for adventurous audiences weary of the same old conventional lesbian movies. While Friedrich (who happens to be a lesbian) has often made films that are not specifically "about" being a lesbian, she always manages to have a uniquely queer perspective on any topic she tackles. Her filmmaking defies traditional genres, falling to rest in a hybrid genre that incorporates fiction, non-fiction, and so much more. In case you can't tell, I'm one of her biggest fans. I highly recommend this film to viewers interested in seeing something new and different!