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Patti Smith: Dream of Life. colon 109 min Steven Sebring, Clean Socks, Thirteen/WNET and Palm Pictures, www.palmpictures.com. 2008. DVD UPC 6-60200-31662-4. $24.98. Closed-captioned. MUSIC
A revealing and intimate portrait of seminal and uncompromising poet and musician Smith, Dream of Life allows the so-called Godmother of Punk to reflect on her career, her personal and professional influences, and her role as a modern artist. Beautifully rendered and visually stunning, this documentary is the culmination of 11 years of footage from photographer Sebring, who lets Smith tell her own story of an …