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Goddess Bunny Superstar

"Sandie Crisp, a transgender actress and model, served as a muse to generations of artists, gay punks, and the West Hollywood avant-garde."  THE NEW YORK TIMES

Goddess Bunny Superstar is a raw, powerful, up-lifting movie that was filmed for over 30 years by Matthew Patrick, Academy Award Nominated director for movie "Graffiti."

"Contracting polio limited her mobility, and medical interventions worsened her condition. Her aesthetic, which blended the Hollywood noir of David Lynch with the punk offensiveness of GG Allin and Lydia Lunch, knew few boundaries." THE NEW YORK TIMES

It's a heartwarming love story, for despite immense hardships, Sandie embodied optimism and kindness, Her crude, yet charming, spirit always attracted friends who loved and surrounded her.

Sandie left an indelible mark on the LA Underground art scene, through performances, films, rock videos, photo shoots, and fashion. She starred in Marilyn Manson's Dope Show video and performed on stage at the VMA awards.

There is always a strong visceral reaction when you first see Sandie. Our reptilian brains make a lightening fast judgement. Then our emotions and thoughts wash in. Sandie is a kind of mirror. You can’t help but compare yourself to her.

She's a lovely soul, who’s upbeat and fun. Sandie carries herself happily without bitterness or shame. You have never ever met anyone quite like her, guaranteed.

Whenever I’d visit Sandie, it was a big reality check. My problems suddenly became small next to hers and she reminded me to have gratitude.

This film was shot in a cinema verite style, in search of the most poignant and truthful moments, regardless of camera technique.

Giovanni Baima, aka Sandie Crisp, aka Goddess Bunny, was born intersex.

  • Matthew Kuhara Patrick
    Director
    Graffiti, Hider in the House, Tainted Blood, Night Owl, The Red Chalk, Atrapados (Trapped), Triptych
  • Matthew Kuhara Patrick
    Producer
  • Sandie Elizabeth Crisp
    Key Cast
    "Goddess Bunny"
    Hollywood Vice Squad, Marilyn Manson Dope Show video, The Goddess Bunny, numerous indpendant films
  • Matthew Kuhara Patrick
    Camera and editing
  • Cyrus Shiva
    editing
  • Project Type:
    Other
  • Genres:
    Documentary, LGBTQ, disability, Sexual abuse, Love, Respect, Tolerance, Intersex
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 33 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 22, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    400,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Matthew Patrick
    Country: United States
Director Biography - Matthew Kuhara Patrick

Matthew Patrick is a cis, heterosexual man. His mother is Japanese and his father came from Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Matthew is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, having served on its Executive Committee.

His film 'Graffiti' earned an Academy Award Nomination for Best Dramatic Short and won Gold at major festivals. His Triptych won a Student Academy Award at 23, and his first feature, Atrapados (Trapped), premiered at Telluride and represented the U.S. at San Sebastián at age 25.

His work has screened at MOMA and the Kennedy Center, as well as on TV and in theaters. He received a National Endowment for the Arts grant and was selected for the Sundance Directors Lab.

He directed psychological thrillers, Hider in the House, Tainted Blood, and Night Owl. Goddess Bunny Superstar is his first feature documentary.

His Hollywood career was cut short by illness, traced to black mold poisoning. After recovery, he returned to filmmaking. His company, Fistful of Fools Films (F Off), Foff.tv developed feature projects, shot web series, and many short form pilots.

In 1992, he acquired 100 acres of property in Joshua Tree, where he founded ShadowRanch.net and producing Digi Desert media events, with live music and digital projection onto a conclave of boulders.

This film a love letter to the outsiders, the queer kids, the artists, the disabled community — anyone who’s felt unseen and unwanted.

*Please send your reactions to the film. Much thanks.
MatthewPatrick@me.com
MatthewPatrick.com to see projects and films.

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Director Statement

“She inspired you to believe in yourself, forget whatever simple problems you might have and be fearless, and there’s nothing more beautiful than that.” LA WEEKLY

I filmed Sandie for the last thirty years of her life and wanted to show it in an honest, real way. We shot whatever was going on, and the narrative of her life crafted itself. I never looked at any of the footage until after Sandie died.

As a Hollywood Director, I was frustrated trying to raise millions of dollars to make another movie. When I met Sandie, this most unusual, spunky person, she became the star of my no-budget production.

Her heart, courage and humor drew me in. She always presented herself with complete glamour, despite having a body that people weren’t used to seeing — a body that many didn’t associate with beauty.

Whenever I’d visit Sandie, it was a big reality check. My problems suddenly became small next to hers. She reminded me to have gratitude for all I have.

The movie was shot in an improvisational way. The point was to not impose a story on Sandie's life. I shot without an agenda, judgement, or preconception.

This film a love letter to the outsiders, the queer kids, the artists, the disabled community — anyone who’s felt unseen and unwanted.

*Please send your reactions to the film. Much thanks.
MatthewPatrick@me.com
MatthewPatrick.com to see projects and films.