This is a portrait of Moses Pendleton, choreographer and dancer, presenting the artist at home, alone on his 33rd birthday. The film includes excerpts from “Philopolus” and Pendleton’s own “Momix”, and features music by Erik Satie and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323745
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Choreography
Music & Performing Arts → Dancers
Music & Performing Arts → Dancing - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)