Dances Sacred and Profane (1985)

Name: Dances Sacred and Profane
Released: 1985-10-16
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Fakir Musafar, Jim Ward

English 1h 30m

Directed by Dan Jury Starring Fakir Musafar

Release Date 16 Oct 1985

About Dances Sacred and Profane Movie

Released in 1985, Dances Sacred and Profane is a Movie in English. Key performances come from Fakir Musafar, Jim Ward. "Charles Gatewood is a photographer and anthropologist who specializes in "subcultures." On the evidence of "Dances Sacred and Profane," Mark and Dan Jury's documentary about Mr. Gatewood, he is drawn particularly to Mardi Gras revels, gatherings of nudists and sex clubs. Bare breasts, elaborately tattooed bodies and bizarre behavior are featured in his work, and in the movie. Addressing those who may find his subject matter "revolting and disgusting," Mr. Gatewood asserts that it "tells us something about ourselves." He sees "important statements being made there," about "liberation through excess" and "some kind of actualization of transcendence."