Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present-2012

Directors Matthew Akers, Jeff Dupre

Starring Marina Abramovic

Scott’s Review #436

Reviewed July 1, 2016

Grade: B+

The wonderful thing about documentary features is that they can introduce the viewer to a world of knowledge or offer an experience you might not ordinarily encounter.

This is the case for me with Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present (2012).

Knowing nothing about this inspiring artist beforehand, I had no idea who she was and had no exposure to performance art.

The film does a great job of telling Marina’s career history, extreme discipline, and the honesty of her work.

The documentary is also a biography, as it gives a history lesson of who she is and the various obstacles she has hurdled in her life.

Marina is portrayed as an extreme artist, and it was a wonderful experience learning about her.

Seeing a video of The Museum of Modern Art in nearby New York City was a treat since I have been to the museum before.

Independent Spirit Award Nominations: Best Documentary Feature