Gravity Is My Enemy

Gravity Is My Enemy is an American documentary from the year 1977.

Action

The film gives a brief insight into the life of the paralyzed painter Mark Hicks, who died at age 14 from a tree and since then quadriplegia, paralysis of arms and legs suffers. His work was shown and his student life at the University of Los Angeles. The highlight is his first exhibition in San Francisco.

Awards

1978, the film in the category Best Short Documentary was awarded the Oscar.

Background

The premiere took place in October 1977 at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Co - producer Jan Stussy was the art teacher Mark Hicks.