Triptych in Four Parts (1958)

In describing the basis for TRIPTYCH IN FOUR PARTS, artist Lawrence Jordan writes, "Part one is the Portrait of a North Beach artist, John Reed. Part two and three take place in the desert of the Southwestern United States and Mexico, where I went in quest of, and found, the natural habitat of the peyote cactus. I watched this sacred plant cut and dried for the Indians of the Native American Church. I consumed peyote on numerous occasions. In later years when I red Castineda’s books on the teachings on Don Juan I realized that Mescalito was not a figment of Don Juan’s imagination, and that there is a spirit world whether we like it or not. Part four is a document of the time, and exemplifies the poetry that was in me at that time."

Director: Lawrence Jordan
Runtime: 13 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Triptych in Four Parts about?
In describing the basis for TRIPTYCH IN FOUR PARTS, artist Lawrence Jordan writes, "Part one is the Portrait of a North Beach artist, John Reed. Part two and three take place in the desert of the Southwestern United States and Mexico, where I went in quest of, and found, the natural habitat of the peyote cactus. I watched this sacred plant cut and dried for the Indians of the Native American Church. I consumed peyote on numerous occasions. In later years when I red Castineda’s books on the teachings on Don Juan I realized that Mescalito was not a figment of Don Juan’s imagination, and that there is a spirit world whether we like it or not. Part four is a document of the time, and exemplifies the poetry that was in me at that time."
Who directed Triptych in Four Parts?
Triptych in Four Parts was directed by Lawrence Jordan.
Who stars in Triptych in Four Parts?
Triptych in Four Parts stars Wallace Berman, Philip Lamantia, Michael McClure, John Reed.
How long is Triptych in Four Parts?
Triptych in Four Parts has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
Where was Triptych in Four Parts produced?
Triptych in Four Parts was produced in United States of America.