
Strange Culture
Documentary
Overview
The film examines the case of artist and professor Steve Kurtz, a member of the Critical Art Ensemble (CAE). The work of Kurtz and other CAE members dealt with genetically modified food and other issues of science and public policy. After his wife, Hope, died of heart failure, paramedics arrived and became suspicious when they noticed petri dishes and other scientific equipment related to Kurtz's art in his home. They summoned the FBI, who detained Kurtz within hours on suspicion of bioterrorism.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2007-02-09
Runtime:
1h 15m
Director:
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Writer:
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Top Cast

Tilda Swinton
Hope Kurtz

Thomas Jay Ryan
Steve Kurtz

Josh Kornbluth
Self

Peter Coyote
Self

Steve Kurtz
Self

Shoresh Alaudini
Loren

Cassie Powell
Lise

Jakob Bokulich
FBI Agent

Gregg Bordowitz
Self - Artist / CAE Defense Fund

Larissa Clayton
Char

Beatriz da Costa
Self

Susan Leeson
Self (as Dr. Susan Leeson)
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