In Production
Aggregate Pictures is proud to announce that filming has begun on a documentary about the life of Jerry Torre. We are Jason Hay and Steve Pelizza, two uncommon individuals with one shared interest, our fascination for Grey Gardens. We share with you the same curious admiration for the Beales, two wonderfully persevering women whom we are all fortunate to almost know, thanks to David and Albert Maysles.
We became friends with Jerry in 2009 and have had the opportunity to truly get to know this remarkable individual. Jerry is as humble, kind and understated a person as one could hope to meet. Always wide-eyed and interested, he is very engaged with the world around him and seems to constantly be drawing inspiration from life itself for his sculptures. It has been a pleasure getting to know Jerry and learning of the remarkable life he has led.
One could almost set his time at Grey Gardens aside altogether and still be fascinated by all the tales he has to tell. Jerry’s story unfolds as a classic American tale. A compromising childhood, then a dash for freedom leading him indirectly to Grey Gardens, a formative event in his life. Later awakening to his sexuality in the 1970’s in New York City, going on to travel in Europe and the Middle East under unique circumstances, and sadly falling into some of the darker passions in life. Eventually pulling himself up and dusting himself off, he decides to heed a lifelong call to carve stone and discovers his love for the craft. Jerry Torre’s sculptures help free him, and he fully develops into the beloved individual he is today.
Getting to know Jerry has had an impact on our lives, we feel it will have an impact on many others as well. His is a story of personal struggle, strength, love and achievement. Jerry has decided he is willing to share his experiences with us so we may be educated, inspired and perhaps even provoked. This promises to be a meaningful journey.
~~ Full Moon~~
Hey Jerry, my friend, am getting excited for the documentary. Looks very good, and watching you carve stone is cool! Your friend, Eric
Late to the party but wanted to pipe in anyway. Jerry, I’ve never not watched the Maysles’ films and wondered what the rest of your story was. I am so happy this project is happening. All the best…
Can’t wait for this one. Seeing the old footage of Gay Pride too. Salivating…
Hey there Josh
Ive great faith in my film crew,Steve & Jason are really sensitive to my life story.
There skills as film producers is one I trust.
thanks buddy!
yours
Jerry
Jerry, your work as a stone sculptor is amazing. I loved watching the clip of the film and can’t wait to see more. You’re also very good looking and masculine, by the way. Best, Joey
Hi Joey
It has been such a wild life , we all have our stories,Im working on telling mine in stone. Im real grateful to hear from ya . , thanks buddy.
yours
Jerry
Silly me! Of course the camera’s are following you!. What I meant was how many hrs a day are they following you? It looks GREAT!
Good Luck with your project! I am waiting to see it
Looking forward to seeing this fascinating film! (p.s. having a degree in art history, I love seeing the actual artistic process.)
I can’t wait to see it…I look forward to knowing more. learning more, and digging deeper…so intriguing…thank you Jay, Steve, and Jerry for your talents and skills, and inquiry…and to Jerry for sharing so intimately.
~Diana~
I love it Jerry, I also can’t wait for the movie <3
It is great! I enjoyed watching it! Betty
Dearest Jerry, I couldn’t be happier for you and more proud. When i first saw you in Grey Gardens you captivated me. And how Edith loved you so. That you can carry the rest of your life. Now, after your many struggles, you have made it. And you worked hard for it Jerry. I’m thrilled for you about the documentary. Life has come full circle for you. Your forever friend, Janet Leigh Catherine Korem
The film is wonderful. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
This is AMAZING Jerry! I love it-can’t wait to see more! Good Luck with this – you will have this forever. People will want to see this.
Jerry, Ted, Jason, and Steve :
Looks great!!! I can’t wait to see the whole entire thing!!
I hope you are all doing well!!!
Glenn (in Charlotte)
The film looks amazing guys! Great work! Dawn
Jerry:
I am so excited about this documentary. You have had a very interesting life and and I am thrilled to hear this great news! I cannot wait to see this film!
Marjorie
Wow. I’m very excited to see this project finished! Its great to see you working in this short piece. I hope there is more of you carving stones and such when it is completed. Great Job!
Jason, Steve, and Jerry- thank you so much for this priceless glimpse into the life of the Marble Faun himself! I am absolutely delighted – what a perfectly wonderful idea, to capture Jerry on film, see the sculpting firsthand, hear more from Mr. Torre. There aren’t enough good adjectives, I could go on and on- BRAVO! More!
I’ve had the honor to spend some few hours with this fine man, who is not only our link to the Beales, but a fascinating and colorful individual: talented and very kind, adventurous and seemingly self effacing and confident, comfortable in his own skin, warm and streetwise, these impressions from a few hours and some years of the internet “back and forths”. I know that barely scratches the surface.
We all want to know you, Jerry! So excited about this project and can’t wait for more. Lovely visuals, perfect subject. Jerry, thanks for opening the door to us. “Come on in, we’re not ready”
Jerry, This sounds so exciting! When can your fans expect to see your doc. Also, are the cameras following you if so was that hard to get used to?
Best wishes, Carol