John Cage
John Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, music theorist, artist, and philosopher. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde.
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
as Self (archive footage)The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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At Land
as uncreditedA woman lies on the sand, left there by the tides and waves (and in a pose that would be copied...
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Uncle Howard
as Self (archive footage)When Howard Brookner lost his life to AIDS in 1989, the 35-year-old director had completed two...
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Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
as SelfIn his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in...
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Cursive II
as uncreditedLin Hwai-min's Cursive II is inspired by the aesthetics of calligraphy. Set to music by John...
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All Star Video
as SelfA compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by...
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Global Groove
as uncreditedGlobal Groove was a collaborative piece by Nam June Paik and John Godfrey. Paik, amongst other...
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John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
as SelfThis 56-minute documentary on America's most controversial and unique composer manages to cover...
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Trying to Describe Oneself
as HimselfTrying to describe oneself is a movie about representation. How it is possible, through film, to...
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Merce Cunningham
as SelfThe choreographer Merce Cunningham working with the musician John Cage and the painter Robert...
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Poetry in Motion
as uncreditedMore than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in...
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John Cage
as uncreditedExperimental composer John Cage tours Europe with The Merce Cunningham Dance Company in 1966.
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American Art in the 1960s
as HimselfDuring this critical decade in American life, artists built on the styles of the 1950s. An...
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Robert Rauschenberg: Retrospective
as SelfThis film includes important examples of the Robert Rauschenberg's diverse and extraordinary...
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Twinkle Dammit!
as uncreditedIn 1971, Margaret Leng Tan was the first woman to earn a Doctorate degree from the Juilliard...
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Symphony Of The Invisible
as Himself (voice)"Symphony of the Invisible" is a reflection on creation and how through art, poetry and images...
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How to Get Out of the Cage (A year with John Cage)
as himself2012 documentary on John Cage celebrating his 100th birthday in the form of a re-edit of...
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Four American Composers: John Cage
as HimselfA television documentary about John Cage and his music.
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A Tribute to John Cage
as uncreditedA Tribute to John Cage is Paik's homage to avant-garde composer John Cage. A major figure in...
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In The Ocean – A Film About the Classical Avant Garde
as uncreditedA brief overview and focus on composers Philip Glass, Julia Wolfe, John Cage, Steve Reich,...
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Mr. Hoover and I
as uncreditedCelebrated documentary filmmaker Emile DeAntonio discusses his comtempt for J Edgar Hoover, the...
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Concept tape 3 (Performance)
as uncreditedA compilation tape of performances including John Cage Performs James Joyce, Arakawa, and...
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Everybody's Cage
as John CageIn “Everybody’s Cage”, German film artist Sandra Trostel turns John Cage and his approach to art...
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498 Third Avenue
as SelfObservational documentary about the Merce Cunningham Dance Company rehearsing throughout the...
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Variations V
as uncreditedA multi-media event with choreographed dance, mobile decor, variable lighting, multiple film...
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Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
as SelfIn the late 1950's, Jasper Johns emerged as force in the American art scene. His richly worked...
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound
as HimselfA sonic innovator or an expert on chance? This documentary by Oscar-winning director Allan...
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Alla Ricerca Del Silenzio Perduto
as uncreditedThe happening Alla ricerca del silenzio perduto - Cage's Train has lingered in the memory of all...
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One 11 and 103
as uncreditedAvant-garde composer John Cage is famous for his experimental pieces and "chance music" but...
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