Merce Cunningham

Born: 1919-04-16

Mercier Philip "Merce" Cunningham was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of American modern dance for more than 50 years.


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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-03-24

The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century,...

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Cunningham

as Archival Footage
Released: 2019-12-13

The iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company is profiled in Alla...

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All Star Video

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1985-01-21

A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by...

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Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

as Self
Released: 1984-01-01

In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in...

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Appalachian Spring

as The Preacher
Released: 1944-03-15

A multi-character dance drama

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John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It

as Self
Released: 1990-09-18

This 56-minute documentary on America's most controversial and unique composer manages to cover...

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John Cage

as uncredited
Released: 1966-11-25

Experimental composer John Cage tours Europe with The Merce Cunningham Dance Company in 1966.

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498 Third Avenue

as Self
Released: 1968-03-05

Observational documentary about the Merce Cunningham Dance Company rehearsing throughout the...

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Merce Cunningham

as Self
Released: 1962-01-01

The choreographer Merce Cunningham working with the musician John Cage and the painter Robert...

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Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

as Self
Released: 2001-12-16

A history of the work of Merce Cunningham.

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Antic Meet

as Dancer
Released: 1964-01-01

Performed like a series of vaudeville scenes that overlap, Antic Meet consists of ten playful...

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Merce by Merce by Paik

as uncredited
Released: 1978-01-01

Merce by Merce by Paik is a two-part tribute to choreographer Merce Cunningham and artist Marcel...

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Robert Rauschenberg: Retrospective

as Self
Released: 1979-12-31

This film includes important examples of the Robert Rauschenberg's diverse and extraordinary...

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Assemblage

as uncredited
Released: 1968-11-03

A feature length film from acclaimed dance choreographer Merce Cunningham.

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Night Wandering

as Dancer
Released: 1964-01-01

Paradoxically described by Walter Sorell as "a tender lullaby of love" and by Richard Buckle as...

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Variations V

as Self
Released: 1966-01-01

A multi-media event with choreographed dance, mobile decor, variable lighting, multiple film...

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The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self
First aired: 1978-12-28

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their...

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Charlie Rose

as Self (Charlie Rose archive footage 4/6/95)
First aired: 1991-09-30

Acclaimed interviewer and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Rose engages a wide range of guests,...

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