The US premiere of the Loïe Fuller documentary Obsessed with Light, directed by Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum, is happening at NYC DOC!

Obsessed with Light is a meditation on light and the enduring obsession to create. The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary features Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble and delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture including artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira and William Kentridge. In the process, the film uncovers commonalities that connect these creative luminaries to Fuller and each other.

The filmmakers commissioned Sperling to choreograph Fractal Memories, a contemporary homage to Loïe Fuller that utilizes cutting-edge 21st century technologies to illuminate and expand upon Fuller’s process. The piece has music by Matthew Burtner and features the TLD dancers Morgan Bontz, Jenny Campbell, Carly Cerasuolo, Anika Hunter, and Maki Kitahara.

In-Person Screening - Saturday, November 11 at 3:15pm - IFC
Post-screening performance by Jody Sperling and Q&A with the directors

In-Person Screening - Sunday, November 12 at 11am - Angelika East

Online Viewing Tickets - Available November 12-26