Underground film

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

producer

Paul Marshall

production company

KEBS-TV

Duration

00:22:40:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1971

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 picture producers and directors - 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 → Documentary films - United States

Experimental

Experimental → Experimental films - United States

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1971

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