Secret of the Waterfall (1983)

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The confluence of words and movement propels this multi-layered collaboration by Atlas, choreographer Douglas Dunn, and poets Anne Waldman and Reed Bye. Dunn's athletic choreography is performed to the rhythms, cadences, and associative meanings of the poets' "cascade of words," which function as music. Atlas introduces narrative references, ironically staging the dance in unexpected locations, including domestic interiors and vehicles. In a self-referential deconstruction that punctures the theatrical illusion, the poets are seen reading their texts and interacting as self-conscious performers within the dance. Atlas and his collaborators intersect the language of words with the language of the body.

Director: Charles Atlas
Runtime: 29 min
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Production: New Television Workshop
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance, poetry, language, art, body, humor, elegance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secret of the Waterfall about?
The confluence of words and movement propels this multi-layered collaboration by Atlas, choreographer Douglas Dunn, and poets Anne Waldman and Reed Bye. Dunn's athletic choreography is performed to the rhythms, cadences, and associative meanings of the poets' "cascade of words," which function as music. Atlas introduces narrative references, ironically staging the dance in unexpected locations, including domestic interiors and vehicles. In a self-referential deconstruction that punctures the theatrical illusion, the poets are seen reading their texts and interacting as self-conscious performers within the dance. Atlas and his collaborators intersect the language of words with the language of the body.
Who directed Secret of the Waterfall?
Secret of the Waterfall was directed by Charles Atlas.
Who stars in Secret of the Waterfall?
Secret of the Waterfall stars Susan Blankensop, Douglas Dunn.
How long is Secret of the Waterfall?
Secret of the Waterfall has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
Where was Secret of the Waterfall produced?
Secret of the Waterfall was produced in United States of America.