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On Saturday, September 14 at 7pm, Orcas Center welcomes director David Charles Rodriguez with a Q&A session and a screening of S/he is Still Her/e – A comprehensive, enthralling, and aptly provocative portrait of the singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist and occultist known as Genesis P-Orridge.
Genesis P-Orridge lived their art to the extreme. A pioneering musician, avant-garde artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary, Genesis has been featured in films and videos, but never the full story…never this intimate…until now. In this authorized but raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality and, in the process, reveal the many sacrifices and ultimate payoffs of a life that transcended boundaries.
Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genese (Psychic TV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African witch doctors, and a special cameo by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plus never-before-seen archival treasures, including performances from Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.
P-Orridge first gained prominence as a founding member of the experimental music group Throbbing Gristle in the mid-1970s. Throbbing Gristle was at the forefront of the industrial music movement, utilizing avant-garde techniques, electronic sounds, and provocative themes. The band’s confrontational performances and controversial subject matter challenged societal norms and influenced a generation of artists.
Throughout their career, P-Orridge remained a controversial figure, unapologetically pushing the limits of acceptability in both their art and personal life. Their commitment to radical self-expression and transgressive creativity made them a revered figure in underground culture.
Genesis P-Orridge passed away on March 14, 2020, leaving behind a rich and diverse legacy that
continues to inspire artists across disciplines. Their impact on music, art, and culture remains profound, cementing their status as a true visionary and iconoclast.
Content Guidance: Film contains sex and self-harming scenes.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.OrcasCenter.org, over the phone at 360-376-2281 x100, or in-person Tuesday – Friday 10am-3pm, and an hour prior to showtime. Ticket prices range from $10-$63 with a $2 per ticket fee.
