Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe at the Chelsea Hotel, 1970
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If you liked Just Kids, you'll love this: Albert Scopin shot this film in 1970, before these two became some of the Chelsea's most famous residents ever. Drawings and room decor provide the backdrop- Patti provides the poetic narration. NSFW due to the occasional flash of penis. Patti and Robert become the focus around halfway through.
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The lady with Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe is Sandy Daley, a friend of mine, who is now in her 70’s. She’s a photographer who made the famous short film, “Robert Getting His Nipple Pierced” around the time of this film above.
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