Curt McDowell Movies

It Came from Kuchar is the definitive, feature documentary about the legendary, underground filmmaking twins, the Kuchar brothers. George and Mike...

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

Siblings hide their ownership of a bordello from their mother. When she is visited by a man who shares the joys of sexual enlightenment with her, her...

A diverse program of films and videos by various artists who challenge conventional representations of gender, family and sexuality, curated by Tom...

The comings and goings of the late underground filmmaker, Curt McDowell—and the people and activities that came and went along with...

Symphony for a Sinner (1979) was a long, lavishly photographed color film generally considered the magnum opus of the class productions.

Blend of documentary and domestic melodrama featuring a series of sexually charged vignettes inspired by a piece of toilet graffiti. Preserved by...

A musical about an unhappy couple and the man that stands between them. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'.

A comedic satire of psychological thrillers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

"This film is about depression, although it's not that depressing. I suppose it has a message of faith and hope in it ... it does for me .... But...

Curt McDowell has a confession for his parents. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

A shady motel manager becomes obsessed with a neglected wife.

Ronnie is a short exposé of a handsome young street hustler Curt McDowell met in San Francisco. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

A continuous dissolve of 87 male and female nudes. "The film's fascination lies with the suspense of that magic moment, halfway between two persons,...

A short film in two parts by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Executed by students at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, under the careful supervision of Curt McDowell. Guest appearance by Ainslie Pryor.

A series of vignettes illustrating sexual fantasies.

A man, his dog, and the regions they inhabited, each leaving his own distinctive mark on the landscape. Not even time can wash away the residue of...

Willy and Billy attempt to entertain while struggling with their primal urges.