Public Baby

1988 · 21'54"
This documentary profile by Leslie Butler features the surrealist writer and poet Philip O'Connor. O'Connor discusses identity, his past experiences, and writing philosophy. The video includes segments of O'Connor interacting with others, including his partner Panna O'Grady, in their home environment in the south of France.

Chapters

  • Introduction and Early Life 0'00"
  • Philosophy of Writing and Language 3'04"
  • Captain Busby Performance 7'09"
  • Literary Career and Relationships 10'19"
  • Memoirs of a Public Baby Relaunch and Reflections 14'29"

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