When I went to Detroit, I was very naïve, actually, and I think Patti [Smith] picked up on that quite quickly.
Steven SebringBecause the filming process was so organic and there was no script, the film [Dream of Life] was literally telling us what it wanted to be in the editing room.
Steven SebringHopefully I can inspire lots of people to learn about [Patti Smith], to read poetry or learn about William Blake or Arthur Rimbaud.
Steven SebringThat was an amazing experience [making Dream of Life]. It's hard to imagine that we were editing every day for a year. And it was pretty extraordinary; it also went by super fast. But every day was an experiment.
Steven Sebring