Guitar Drag (2000)
For this video shot in Texas, Christian Marclay connected an electric guitar to an amplifier and dragged it behind a pick-up truck. The resulting cacophonic sound evokes noise music and the destruction of instruments at rock concerts and in Fluxus performances. The work refers more precisely to a racist murder committed in 1998 not far from the film location - James Byrd Jr. an African American, was dragged by a truck for several kilometers.
Director: Christian Marclay
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 25, 2000
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guitar Drag about?
- For this video shot in Texas, Christian Marclay connected an electric guitar to an amplifier and dragged it behind a pick-up truck. The resulting cacophonic sound evokes noise music and the destruction of instruments at rock concerts and in Fluxus performances. The work refers more precisely to a racist murder committed in 1998 not far from the film location - James Byrd Jr. an African American, was dragged by a truck for several kilometers.
- Who directed Guitar Drag?
- Guitar Drag was directed by Christian Marclay.
- How long is Guitar Drag?
- Guitar Drag has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Guitar Drag?
- Guitar Drag is a Music, Documentary film.