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A black and white photograph of Nelson Sullivan holding a camera in one hand. His other hand is wrapped around Sylvia Miles. Nelson has a bow tie, Sylvia is wearing a checkered shirt. They're both smiling.

Episode 57: Nelson’s Camera

Episode #57

2022-12-07 05:00:32

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In 1983, Nelson Sullivan picked up a video camera and started filming everything – going to nightclubs in New York City, shopping at the grocery store, even waiting for a flight at the airport. “He became the narrator of his own life story.”

Special thanks to Kino Library for letting us share audio from Nelson Sullivan’s videos. You can watch more of Nelson Sullivan’s work on YouTube.

Photo © PAULA GATELY TILLMAN 1985 PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE ARTIST