Jon Jost
Jon Stephen Jost (born 16 May 1943 in Chicago) is an American independent filmmaker. Born in Chicago to a military family, he grew up in Georgia, Kansas, Japan, Italy, Germany and Virginia. He began making films in January 1963 after being expelled from college. In 1965 he was imprisoned by US authorities for 2 years 3 months for refusal to cooperate with the Selective Service system. Self-taught as a filmmaker, he made his first full-length film in 1974, and has since that time focused on a wide range of American issues in his films, at present having made 40 long-form films. Jost's work has shown since 1976 in major film festivals around the world.
Mod Fuck Explosion
as DrummerTeenage London is trying to find meaning in the world, or a leather jacket of her own....
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Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano
as Voice of Silvio NarizzanoPerhaps at first glance, the filmography of Silvio Narizzano appears unremarkable. Thanks to his...
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A Movie Capital
as SelfThis film is a record of the first Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival. It reflects...
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Made in the USA
as SelfA Paul Joyce documentary on the American independent film scene.
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Chameleon
as RangerA scathing portrait of the Hollywood/LA arts milieu of the late 70’s, Chameleon follows the...
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Slow Moves
as Man Behind CounterA bluesy lyrical romance of two ugly-ducklings who meet on the Golden Gate Bridge and after a...
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Nightshift
as uncreditedIt is night and, in the foyer of a small hotel, a receptionist performs her tasks, unhurried and...
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Pequenos Milagres
as HimselfA film that Jon Jost dedicated to his daughter Clara, an artistically designed home movie and at...
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Ghosts of Empire Prairie
as Burl EnrightEmpire Prairie, where Lonnie Enright grew up. He's headed home now, to see his ailing father and...
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