About John Knecht
Born 1947. John Knecht is an American filmmaker.
John Knecht (born 1947) is an American filmmaker. He has been active in making experimental and avant-garde film and video since the 1970s. Most of his better-known work is animated, including The Possible Fog of Heaven and The Poxiox Series.
He has been a lifetime supporter of the gay rights movement.
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American filmmaker (born 1947)
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