Joey Skaggs: Art as Activism, 1960s and 1970s

SYNOPSIS

In this second episode of “Joey Skaggs: Satire and Art Activism 1960s to the Present and Beyond,” Skaggs talks about the roots of his activism and his earliest renegade and inflammatory performance art in the streets of New York City. We see the spark that ignites his life-long controversial relationship with the news media.

With historic archival footage, his “Crucifixion“, “Vietnamese Christmas Nativity Burning“, “Grotesque Statues of Liberty“, “Hippie Bus Tour to Queens”, “Fifty Foot Bra“, and “Cathouse for Dogs” performances come to life.

AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Winner: Best Web Series/La Tosca Award, Tuscany Web Fest 2023
Winner: Best Documentary, NewsFest, Las Vegas 2021
Finalist: USA Film Festival 2021