Strange Culture_
The film examines the case of artist and professor Steve Kurtz, a member of the Critical Art Ensemble (CAE). The work of Kurtz and other CAE members dealt with genetically modified food and other issues of science and public policy. After his wife, Hope, died of heart failure, paramedics arrived and became suspicious when they noticed petri dishes and other scientific equipment related to Kurtz's art in his home. They summoned the FBI, who detained Kurtz within hours on suspicion of bioterrorism.
Starring
Tilda Swinton, Thomas Jay Ryan, Josh Kornbluth
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
2 countries
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Year context
Strange Culture was released 19 years ago in 2007.
Overview
The film examines the case of artist and professor Steve Kurtz, a member of the Critical Art Ensemble (CAE). The work of Kurtz and other CAE members dealt wi...
Strange Culture is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 15m.
CAST (20)
Tilda Swinton
Hope Kurtz
Thomas Jay Ryan
Steve Kurtz
Josh Kornbluth
Self
Peter Coyote
Self
SK
Steve Kurtz
Self
SA
Shoresh Alaudini
Loren
CP
Cassie Powell
Lise
JB
Jakob Bokulich
FBI Agent
GB
Gregg Bordowitz
Self - Artist / CAE Defense Fund
LC
Larissa Clayton
Char
BD
Beatriz da Costa
Self
SL
Susan Leeson
Self (as Dr. Susan Leeson)
JN
Jennifer Noland
Art Student
Keith Olbermann
Self
MP
Marcie Prohofsky
FBI Agent
Wallace Shawn
Self
LS
Lucia Sommer
Self
Sigrid Sutter
Reporter
NT
Nato Thompson
Self
PV
Paul Vanouse
Self
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Strange Culture about?
The film examines the case of artist and professor Steve Kurtz, a member of the Critical Art Ensemble (CAE). The work of Kurtz and other CAE members dealt with genetically modified food and other issues of science and public policy. After his wife, Hope, died of heart failure, paramedics arrived and became suspicious when they noticed petri dishes and other scientific equipment related to Kurtz's art in his home. They summoned the FBI, who detained Kurtz within hours on suspicion of bioterrorism.
How long is Strange Culture?
Strange Culture has a runtime of 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Who stars in Strange Culture?
The cast of Strange Culture includes Tilda Swinton, Thomas Jay Ryan, Josh Kornbluth, Peter Coyote, Steve Kurtz.
What is the rating of Strange Culture?
Strange Culture has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary