image: Quentin Crisp sitting at a table with his right hand touching his chin.

For those who admired him for his Intellect, Humanity and Courage.
Dedicated to the memory of
Quentin Crisp

"When I was coming to America, I went to the American Embassy and the man asked me, 'Are you a practicing homosexual?'
And I said I didn't practice. I was already perfect."

- Quentin Crisp

American Mod

Released : 1999

Stars: Dave Elliot , Chantal Claret, Stian Nilson, Celeste Octavia, Brett Berg, Quentin Crisp

Director:

AMERICAN MOD is a stylish, affectionate look at the NEW YORK subculture of MODS. The film highlights the clothes, the music, the scooters and club scene of a lifestyle which originated in England in the '60s, but is alive and well in contemporary New York. Using a positive narrative about the value of friendship, AMERICAN MOD is cast from the actual scene which inspired the film. From the first frame to the last, a visual treat...

Stills from the film

Quentin Crisp as granny. Image: Still from the film American Mod featuring Chantel Claret and Quentin Crisp as granny.

Image: Still from the film American Mod featuring Quentin Crisp as granny.