

Tally Brown, New York is a 1979 documentary film directed, written and produced by Rosa von Praunheim. The film is about the singing and acting career of Tally Brown, a classically trained opera and blues singer who was a star of underground films in New York City and a denizen of its underworld in the late 1960s. In this documentary, Praunheim relies on extensive interviews with Brown, as she recounts her collaboration with Andy Warhol, Taylor Mead and others, as well as her friendships with Holly Woodlawn, and Divine. Brown opens the film with a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” and concludes with “Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide.” The film captures not only Tally Brown’s career but also a particular New York milieu in the 1970s.
You can stream Tally Brown, New York on Criterion Channel.
Tally Brown, New York was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
Tally Brown, New York holds an average rating of 7.5/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of documentary. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Tally Brown, New York runs for 1h 37min, and was released in 1979.
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