Movies Similar to Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body (2001)

Mostly told through animation to protect his privacy, Amin reflects on his childhood as an Afghan refugee while confronting a secret he has guarded for two decades.

Academy Award winner Al Pacino explores why William Shakespeare's "Richard III" remains so relevant today. In a series of interviews and detailed analysis of the play, Pacino reveals the enduring themes that…

In 1980, at a show in New York's Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, artist Chris Burden presents his large kinetic sculpture, The Big Wheel. A 6,000-pound cast-iron flywheel spins continuously, initially powered by…

This film follows bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey through his day at the bullring, capturing the moments from the preparation of his costume to the final moments after the event.

In 2025, Joesiah Garcia documents a deeply emotional and thrilling journey through a year filled with both excitement and perilous experiences. It's a psychological exploration of the year, presented as a series…

This film explores modern life by examining the body and its many ways of communicating. It uses a mix of documentary, fiction, and performance to highlight the body itself. The story follows…

This is a story of healing from vastly different wounds. In the beautiful Australian countryside of Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, an innovative program unites former racehorses struggling with trauma and military…

Devo, a band formed during the turmoil of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protests, achieved a hit with "Whip It" and broader popularity through their concept of societal "de-evolution."

Nearly 80 years after a devastating event, a man returns to his childhood home to reclaim what was lost.

This disc captures The Blue Man Group live for the first time, featuring concert footage from their successful August 2003 rock tour – where they performed for 9,000 fans in two sold-out…

Voices in Wartime, a 2004 documentary, examines the human side of war through poetry. It blends interviews with soldiers, journalists, and historians to show how conflict impacts people and societies throughout history.…

In the mid-1960s, Stockholm's Pistolteatern was a prominent experimental arts group, similar to New York's Living Theater. From 1964 to 1967, Pistolteatern rapidly produced theatrical performances, exhibitions, and events. The name itself…

Roxana returns to the juvenile detention center where she spent her youth, now working as a somatic therapist. The film offers a close look at the lives of the young people incarcerated…

This film centers on veterans and active-duty military personnel with diverse backgrounds who find healing from their traumas through creative writing in a USO-supported arts workshop at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.

A young drag queen from Andalusia grapples with the challenges of incorporating elements of her cultural heritage into her performances.

An elderly woman repeatedly disrupts the upscale department store's customer service by asking for announcements about attractive men.

This film documents a 2014 revival of Lygia Pape's 1968 performance, "Divisor," in Villeurbanne, France. The performance was commissioned by the Institut d'Art Contemporain de Villeurbanne / Rhône-Alpes.

This is a deeply personal look at the life and art of Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, a pioneering performance artist and music innovator known for their work with Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.…

Six men, all survivors of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy, find a path to healing and strength by making short films based on their experiences.

A filmmaker discovers a deep history of trauma affecting her Italian-American family across generations. The surfacing of long-held secrets, old home movies, and unspoken conversations forces a family accustomed to tradition to…

Moving Together is a vibrant documentary celebrating the connection between music and dance. The film follows the collaborative process of dancers and musicians across diverse styles, including Flamenco, Modern, and New Orleans…

This film recounts Elizabeth Smart's terrifying kidnapping at age 14 from her Utah home, told in her own voice using previously unseen materials.

This film offers a look at one of the most severe campaigns of government repression in recent history, presented through the perspectives of both those who suffered under it and those who…

A young woman explores the hidden corners of New York City, encountering a diverse array of unusual people and places. Her journey takes her to a stand-up comedy show in Central Park,…

For over 30 years, the video known as the First Transmission from Psychic TV has been legendary within certain circles. First advertised in the back pages of *Thee Grey Book*, the First…