The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
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1h 10m
Directed by Marie Losier • Documentary • 2011 • US • English
Featuring Genesis P-Orridge, Lady Jaye
This tender portrait of music pioneer Genesis P-Orridge and their partner, dominatrix Lady Jaye, was filmed over the course of seven years and completed following Lady Jaye’s sudden death in 2007. Integrating home movies, stylishly staged tableaux, and archival footage, this documentary poignantly centers on the body modification that brought the couple together.
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