"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman (1995)
Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.
Director: Howard Weinberg, Nam June Paik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: March 3, 1995
Cast
Production: Little Rocky Cello Corp.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman about?
- Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.
- Who directed "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman was directed by Howard Weinberg, Nam June Paik.
- Who stars in "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman stars Charlotte Moorman, Charlie Morrow, Yoko Ono, Christo, Jeanne-Claude, Nam June Paik.
- How long is "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman is a Documentary film.
- Where was "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman produced?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman was produced in United States of America.