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BESESSED WITH LIGHT pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller (1862-1928), a remarkably original performer who pioneered modern dance, combining fabric and movement to create a whole new way of seeing. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, directors Sabine Krajenbool and Zeva Oelbaum explore the surprising influence of Fuller’s work on contemporary culture, including artists such as Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira, William Kentridge and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among many others. “A rich tapestry of discovery by a passionately committed mover and shaper of light and form,” (Eye On Dance) BESESSED WITH LIGHT is a meticulous study of a woman who became famous in her own words – unapologetic about her body type, open about her sexuality and protective of her distinctive, often-imitated style.
