A study of the underground film movement, and independent filmmakers, as exemplified by Chick Strand and her work. Presents examples of underground films and from Strand’s award winning film ‘Anselmo’ to demonstrate the experimental and improvisational nature of this art form. Shows the distribution and presentation of underground films in the US. Strand’s partner is also shown working on the cover art for Frank Zappa’s the Mothers of Invention album ‘Weasels Ripped my Flesh’. Music by Jason and Spencer.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011313
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - United States
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)