The Life And Death Of Nelson Sullivan

John Nelson Sullivan (March 15, 1948 – July 4, 1989) was an American videographer who chronicled life in Downtown Manhattan’s arts and club scene from 1982 until his death. His hundreds of videos documented daily life in the city, wild nights out on the town, and private moments with his many famous friends.

Viewed today, Sullivan’s video record of his life represents a pre-Internet form of vlogging, while his frequently used technique of turning the camera to face himself clearly anticipates the modern selfie.
Edited versions of select tapes may be viewed on the YouTube channel 5NinthAvenueProject

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