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1971 Documentary 0h 33m

Robert Having His Nipple Pierced

Robert Mapplethorpe gets his nipple pierced while his boyfriend lends his support in person. Patti Smith lends her support via voice over as she rambles on about her childhood, her transvestite brother, her breasts and Bob Dylan?

3.0 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

David Croland

Himself

Robert Mapplethorpe

Himself (uncredited)

Patti Smith

Narrator (uncredited)

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