Sleep in a Nest
  of Flames
a portrait of a poet • a portrait of a century
  the documentary film

 

table of contents

home page
introduction
how it started
overview
cast of characters

The Young and Evil:

challenging sexual convention

Djuna Barnes:

"Behind the Heart"

the 1930's: an American in Paris

the Paper Ball:

magic from newsprint

View magazine:

parade of the avant-garde

A Sentimental Playlet:

surreal go the puppets

photography as witness

of his times

60's pop: Ginsberg, Burroughs & he who beat the beats

painting Ford's portrait

=====================

Dowell & painting

the interviews
showings near you
credits
press
the scholars
speak to us
for additional reading

 

©SYMBIOSIS FILMS INC. 2000