October 1985: Richard Kern creates the film “You Killed Me First,” over two days in mid October. The film features David (playing a version of his own father), Nick Cooper, Jessica Craig-Martin, Karen Finley, Montana Houston, and Lung Leg with music byJ.G. Thirlwell. This film accompanies David Wojnarowicz’s “You Killed Me First Installation #8 ,” December 12, 1985 – January 5 at Ground Zero Gallery.
Clip and stills of You Killed Me First, 1985, copyright and courtesy Richard Kern.