IT’S A to Z: The ART OF ARLEEN SCHLOSS

IT’S A to Z: The ART OF ARLEEN SCHLOSS is a feature-length documentary about Arleen Schloss, an underground artist, director, and curator who became an influential figure in the downtown New York art scene from the 1970s through the 1990s. Through exclusive never-before-seen archival footage shot by Schloss herself and mixed with commentary from people from the scene, we trace Schloss’s story and see, from her point of view, we see the texture of New York City's downtown art scene from the 1970s through the 1990s. 2024; 62 min.

Directed by Stuart Ginsberg, IT’S A to Z: The ART OF ARLEEN SCHLOSS leans on a strong ensemble — Arlene Schloss, Alan Vega, Nina Kuo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.