Naked States

"America's in for a nude awakening"

2000 1h 37m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 13

Documentary

Synopsis

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A humorous and provocative examination of one artist's dynamic work and its relevance within the cultural biography of America, documenting one man's journey as he traveled each of the 50 states to ask Americans of all races, shapes and body sizes to take off their clothes and pose in public, before his camera all for the sake of art. Artist Spencer Tunick's subjects are not paid models, but ordinary citizens. The film exposes America's current attitudes towards nudity, sexuality, body image, and all the other baggage that comes up when we take off our clothes.

“America's in for a nude awakening”

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Cast

Spencer Tunick
Self - Photographer
Ron Kuby
Self - Tunick's attorney
Trey Anastasio
Self - Phish

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arlene Nelson
Languages: English

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arlene Nelson, shot by Arlene Nelson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

CAST

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Spencer Tunick and Ron Kuby and Trey Anastasio carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "America's in for a nude awakening".

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0259453 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Arlene Nelson directs. Arlene Nelson behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Arlene Nelson, shot by Arlene Nelson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Spencer Tunick and Ron Kuby and Trey Anastasio carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "America's in for a nude awakening".
6IMDB entry: tt0259453 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.