Narcissister Organ Player is a mesmerizing and deeply personal documentary film that explores the life and work of performance artist Narcissister. Through a series of interviews, archival footage, and performances, the film traces Narcissister's journey from her childhood in Los Angeles to her emergence as a powerful and provocative voice in the world of contemporary art.
At the heart of the film is Narcissister's signature performance art, in which she wears a mask and a range of different costumes to explore themes of gender, sexuality, race, and identity. From the provocative and taboo-breaking to the tender and intimate, Narcissister's performances are a celebration of the human body and all its complexities.
But Narcissister Organ Player is much more than just a celebration of Narcissister's work. The film is also a deeply personal exploration of her family history and her relationship with her mother, who passed away from cancer when Narcissister was in her twenties. Through interviews with her siblings and her father, as well as haunting personal photos and films from her childhood, Narcissister paints a vivid picture of her family's struggles and the lasting impact of her mother's illness.
As the film unfolds, we see how Narcissister's art is deeply connected to her personal history, as she uses her performances to explore and heal some of the wounds of her past. She also grapples with the question of whether her art is ultimately empowering or exploitative, and whether her desire to expose the body to the gaze of the public is ultimately an act of liberation or a form of self-objectification.
But despite the dark and sometimes painful subject matter of Narcissister Organ Player, the film is ultimately a celebration of the power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. Through her remarkable talent and her unwavering commitment to her art, Narcissister has created a body of work that challenges us, moves us, and makes us see the world in a new way.
In the end, Narcissister Organ Player is a testament to the transformative power of art and one woman's journey to find her own voice and claim her place in the world. It is a deeply moving film that will challenge and inspire audiences in equal measure, and stands as a powerful testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.
Narcissister Organ Player is a 2019 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0 and a MetaScore of 69.