Test Patterns (1979)
In this “factional docudrama,” a “test pattern man” personifies television media. When an interviewer asks him about his memories of the Kennedy assassination (which is shown in reenactment), he references the vapid content on other channels that day. Features Timothy Leary.
Director: Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: March 1, 1979
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Test Patterns about?
- In this “factional docudrama,” a “test pattern man” personifies television media. When an interviewer asks him about his memories of the Kennedy assassination (which is shown in reenactment), he references the vapid content on other channels that day. Features Timothy Leary.
- Who directed Test Patterns?
- Test Patterns was directed by Lynn Hershman-Leeson.
- How long is Test Patterns?
- Test Patterns has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).