Velvet Vision is the story of photographer/director James Bidgood whose 1960’s beefcake photographs were unlike any others. Depicting elaborate fantasy scenarios drenched in lush color they transcended the genre.

On its 1971 release, his film, “Pink Narcissus,” was initially credited to ‘Anonymous,’ shrouding it in mystery.

Falsely attributed to Kenneth Anger and Andy Warhol, among others, it wasn’t until almost twenty years later that it was revealed to be Jim’s work. 

*Velvet Vision is fiscally sponsored through NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts) and has received grants from NYSCA (New York State Council on the Arts), the Jerome Foundation, and the Peter S. Reed Foundation.