LONDON.- Genesis P-Orridge pioneering musician, transgressive artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary lived their art to the extreme. In her last act on earth, P-Orridge decides to bare it all.
Docn Roll Films announced the UK and Ireland theatrical release of S/he Is Still Her/e - The Official Genesis P-Orridge Doc, a raw and revelatory feature documentary exploring the final year of the legendary, musician, artist, writer, spiritual explorer, cultural engineer and gender revolutionary Genesis P-Orridge. The film opens nationwide on the 20th June 2025, with special event preview screenings from 12th June 2025 featuring Q&As with Genesse (Genesiss daughter) in attendance, plus additional special guests TBA.
Genesis P-Orridge lived their art to the extreme. A pioneering musician, avant-garde artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary, Genesis has been featured in films and videos, but never the full story
never this intimate...until now.
In an authorised, raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (Gay Chorus Deep South) documents the final year of P-Orridges existence as they grapple with mortality and, in the process, reveal the many sacrifices and ultimate payoffs of a life that transcended boundaries. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gysin, Timothy Leary, Alice Genese (Psychic TV), David J (Bauhaus / Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African witch doctors, and a special cameo by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plus never-before-seen archival treasures, including performances from Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.
Blending performance footage, spiritual encounters, and deeply personal reflections, S/he Is Still Her/e is a final transmission from an artist who lived without limits.
Genesis P-Orridge's life and career were marked by a series of provocative projects and controversies that pushed the boundaries of art and identity. P-Orridge first gained prominence as a founding member of the experimental music group Throbbing Gristle in the mid-1970s. Throbbing Gristle was at the forefront of the industrial music movement, utilizing avant-garde techniques, electronic sounds, and provocative themes. The band's confrontational performances and controversial subject matter challenged societal norms and influenced a generation of artists.
After Throbbing Gristle disbanded in 1981, P-Orridge formed Psychic TV, an influential experimental music and multimedia collective that embraced elements of psychedelia, punk, and industrial music. Psychic TV's output encompassed music, visual art, performance, and occult themes, often blurring the boundaries between these disciplines. P-Orridge's exploration of spirituality, gender identity, and mysticism became central themes in their work.
In addition to their musical endeavours, Genesis P-Orridge was a prolific visual artist, creating collage, sculpture, and mixed-media installations that reflected their interest in chaos magic, body modification, and alternative spirituality. One of the most notable projects was the Pandrogyne project with their partner Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, whom they married in 1995. The Pandrogyne project aimed to create a single, unified entity through the fusion of their identities, blurring the lines between male and female, self and other. This radical exploration of gender identity and the fluidity of self challenged societal norms and inspired discussions about the nature of identity and the limits of the body. Their art often challenged conventional notions of beauty and identity, pushing boundaries and exploring the intersections of the physical and spiritual realms.
Throughout their career, P-Orridge remained a controversial figure, unapologetically pushing the limits of acceptability in both their art and personal life. Their commitment to radical self-expression and transgressive creativity made them a revered figure in underground culture. Genesis P-Orridge passed away on the 14th March 2020, leaving behind a rich, diverse and complex legacy that continues to inspire artists across disciplines. Their impact on music, art, and culture remains profound, cementing their status as a true visionary and iconoclast.
David Charles Rodrigues is an award-winning Brazilian filmmaker and Sundance Fellow based in Los Angeles. David started as a graphic novel writer in Brazil and now focuses on films that leverage the power of entertainment and art to deliver vitally human, life-changing messages to audiences around the world.
Davids feature doc Gay Chorus Deep South, executive produced by Sheila Nevins and distributed by MTV Documentary Films, won the Tribeca 2019 Audience Award for Best Documentary and was selected by Rotten Tomatoes as one of the Top 20 LGBTQ Films of all time. It is in the permanent collection of the Academy Museum.
In 2022, he released the Netflix original series Neymar: The Perfect Chaos. Selected as one of Esquires Top Ten documentaries of 2022, it was one of the most watched docuseries globally on Netflix, making it to the streamers Top Ten in over 50 countries with 70 million viewers in the first 28 days. The series is executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter.
He directed an episode of the Omnivore series, featuring Noma chef René Redzepi, for Apple TV in 2024.