A new documentary about
James Broughton,
pioneer of experimental cinema
in the 1940s, and trickster poet who was a precursor to the beat
movement in San Francisco.
Big Joy
explores the twists and turns in the
life of a very colorful character, plus how art has the power to save
lives and make the world a better place. Broughton is a role model of
living one’s life to the fullest, or “follow your own weird” as he
called it. Big Joy features interviews with experts, colleagues, friends
and lovers, plus images from his films, and the words of many of his
kooky poems.