Sky cries Mary until the grinders cease

United States, 1989

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A pulsating montage of image and music from experimental music artists, Sky Cries Mary. Six pieces are performed - 1. Propergenda 2. Barh House 3. Und die flamen 4. Shakespeare factory 5. When fear stops 6. 9 Nite chant. All music is written and performed by Roderick Auer Stringfellow.

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Credits

co-producers/directors

A J Pruzan

Terry Amidei

production company

Sky Cries Mary

Duration

00:26:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1989

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303364

Language

English

Subject categories

Experimental

Experimental → Experimental films - United States

Music & Performing Arts → New wave music

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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