SCOOTER LAFORGE: A LIFE OF ART

WORLD PREMIERE Scooter LaForge, heir to the artistic legacies of Basquiat and Haring, believes an artist’s duty is to have fun. Influenced by Pollack, surrealism, and Saturday morning cartoons, Scooter’s queer, punk-rock aesthetic was embraced by downtown fashion designer Patricia Field, and his bespoke painted clothing has been worn by icons like Debbie Harry, Beyoncé, and Nicki Minaj. Laced with animations and NYC art mavens, this film, as vibrant as its puckish subject, charts the creative journey of a unique cross-medium artist. – Karen McMullen 

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ethan Minsker, and subjects Scooter LaForge, Jorge Clar, Helixx Armageddon, and Gazelle Paulo. The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with Ethan Minsker, musician Dahlia Schweitzer, and subjects Scooter LaForge, Helixx Armageddon, and Gazelle Paulo. 

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.