Project Detail

Weed Killer

Name: Weed Killer
Director: Patrick Staff
Genre: Experimental, LGBTQIA+
Released: 2017
Duration: 17 mins

Synopsis

On survival and transformation inspired by Catherine Lord’s memoir 'The Summer of Her Baldness' a moving and irreverent account of her experience of breast cancer and the chemically induced devastation of chemotherapy. This piece draws into focus the intersection of queer identity, cross-generational dialogue, illness, and the fine line between alternately poisonous and curative substances.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Experimenta Strand

Details

Year: 2017
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 17 mins
Director: Patrick Staff
Producer: Ali Roche
Co-Producer: CT Treibel
Executive Producer: Lanka Tattersal
Editor: Patrick Staff
Director of Photography: Michelle Lawler
Sound: Tom Sedgwick
Composer: Patrick Staff
Principal cast: Debra Soshoux, Patrick Staff, Jamie Crewe
Additional Information: 'Weed Killer' was commissioned by The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. The video was produced by Spike Film and Video.
Video Image: Video still courtesy of the artist Patrick Staff 2017