ABSOLUTE WILSON

Absolute Wilson chronicles the epic life, times and creative genius of Robert Wilson, revealing for the first time one of the most controversial, rule-breaking and downright mysterious artists of our era. More than a biography, the film becomes an exploration of the transformative power of creativity itself – and the tale of a boy who grew up as a troubled and learning-disabled outsider in the American South only to become a fearless artist with a profoundly original perspective to share with the world. Along the way, the film introduces an array of admirers, friends and critics – ranging from musician David Byrne to the late writer Susan Sontag to composer Phillip Glass and singer Jessye Norman, among others – who add insight to the view of how Wilson’s work emerged from an extraordinary life and a ceaseless yearning to communicate.