Maimed Artist

1984 | 22 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Maimed Artist
  • Overview

    Documentary that profiles Mark Pauline, the machine performance artist of Survival Research Laboratories. As the Title suggests, Pauline lost most of one hand during experimentation. 'Maimed Artist' explores the often destructive world of such performance art, where there is a fine line between entertainment and insanity.

  • Release Date

    27 August 1984

  • DirectingNick Gorski
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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