Larry Clark

American director of 'Kids'

Larry Clark - American director of 'Kids'
Born

January 19th, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Director, producer, and screenwriter contributed significantly to independent cinema. Gained prominence with the film 'Kids' in 1995, which depicted the lives of teenagers in New York City. The film's raw portrayal of youth culture sparked discussions on issues like drug use and sexuality. Clark also directed other notable films such as 'Bully' and 'Ken Park', which continued exploring controversial themes and instigated debates within the film industry.

Directed 'Kids' in 1995

Directed 'Bully' in 2001

Directed 'Ken Park' in 2002

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