The Books of James: Director's Cut

The Books of James: Director's Cut 2006 Directed by Ho Tam

Inspired by a collection of personal notebooks, this feature-length director’s cut of the short film by the same name is an experimental documentary on art, AIDS and activism. Following James Wentzy from South Dakota to New York City, the film traces his days from struggling and surviving as an artist to later becoming an AIDS video activist. In showcasing a unique individual through his involvement with the fight against AIDS and his tireless frontline reportage of the crisis, The Books of James is an intimate portrait of a neglected everyman/hero and unearths a time now forgotten.

Countries Canada , USA

Production Countries Canada , USA

Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Frameline

Release Date 1 January 2006

74 mins