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Film Movement Becomes ‘Obsessed With Light,’ Acquires Doc About “Wildly Original Performer” Loïe Fuller


The Loïe Fuller-focused documentary 'Obsessed with Light,' about the pioneering American dancer, has been acquired by Film Movement.

EXCLUSIVE: Film Movement has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to the acclaimed documentary Obsessed with Light, which explores the influence of one of the most remarkable figures in American arts – dancer-choreographer Loïe Fuller. “The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary delves into the astonishing influence Fuller’s work has on contemporary artists including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira and William Kentridge.

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