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That Man: Peter Berlin
“He was his own work of art”
6.6 / 10• 2006• 1h 20m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
He slept with Sal Mineo, was photographed by Andy Warhol, and he was lusted after by millions of men around the world. Model, photographer, filmmaker, clothing designer, and porn icon Peter Berlin is his own greatest creation. Berlin is front and center in this bio documentary from director Jim Tushinski, and featuring interviews with director John Waters, novelist Armistead Maupin, 70s porn director Wakefield Poole and more, all with Berlin as the subject. This intimate film reveals the legendary man with the white saran wrapped pants, undersized leather vests, and Dutch-boy haircut
Cast & Crew
Peter Berlin
Self
Lead
Armistead Maupin
Self
John Waters
Self
Jack Wrangler
Self
DN
Daniel Nicoletta
Self
Wakefield Poole
Self
RW
Robert W. Richards
Self
JF
John F. Karr
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jim Tushinski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. That Man: Peter Berlin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
