11 Sep 2025 “Velvet Vision: The Story of James Bidgood and the Making of Pink Narcissus” Now Screening at Festivals

The award-winning feature documentary, Velvet Vision: The Story of James Bidgood and the Making of Pink Narcissus, with original motion picture score by The Angel, is now playing at film festivals worldwide.

The film includes such luminaries as John Waters, Christian Louboutin, Ira Sachs, Jonathan David Katz and more. Velvet Vision is screening on its first double bill at the upcoming Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Festival with UCLA’s newly restored Pink Narcissus; James Bidgood’s underground masterpiece… “a kaleidoscopic fever dream of queer desire,” back in theaters for the first time in fifty-four years!

Directed by filmmaker, Sunday New York Times and The Face photographer, Bart Everly, “Velvet Vision” takes a deep dive into James Bidgood’s life and incredible artistry.

For the latest screenings, check here at the Velvet Vision Movie website. The album of original score by The Angel will be released in October.