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American Obsessions

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Richard Kern’s 1983 film "American Obsessions" features David Wojnarowicz interacting with plaster heads from his “Metamorphosis” sculpture series. Kern went on to create two more films with David, "Stray Dogs" from his series Manhattan Love Suicides, 1984 and "You Killed Me First," 1985.

DirectorRichard Kern

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Cast · Directed by Richard Kern

DWDavid Wojnarowicz
David Wojnarowicz
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American Obsessions hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.