Synopsis
In this intimate self-portrait, Michael V. Smith’s The Floating Man sources his art practice to examine a lifetime of untrue stories about his body. Beginning with interviews in his hometown, and moving forward through mentors and students of his own, Smith explores the kaleidoscope of a body’s relationship with gender.
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Director's Statement
Inspired by Agnès Varda, The Floating Man unpacks gender in fresh and dynamic ways. Sourcing his art practice and archives, writer-artist-filmmaker Michael V. Smith examines a lifetime of untrue stories about his body. In this unique blend of DIY documentary, art film, and videopoem, The Floating Man reveals an intimate self-portrait by a self-described sissy. This is a timely film examining the fictions of gender and the power of art to transform a life.
