Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Lenny Bruce's depiction on film did not start or end with Bob Fosse's Lenny (1974). Through these other often offbeat cinematic incarnations, this essay piece considers how Lenny Bruce was the perfect Bob Fosse subject, and how Fosse's focus on the lives of performers invigorated his portrait of the controversial, trail-blazing comic.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 27, 2023
Runtime
0h 29m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Director
Daniel Kremer
Description
Lenny Bruce's depiction on film did not start or end with Bob Fosse's Lenny (1974). Through these other often offbeat cinematic incarnations, this essay piece considers how Lenny Bruce was the perfect Bob Fosse subject, and how Fosse's focus on the lives of performers invigorated his portrait of the controversial, trail-blazing comic.
