Energy and How to Get It (1981)
Filmed in Wendover, Nevada, in early 1981, Energy and How to Get It combines documentary and fictional ideas. What began as a documentary film about Robert Golka, an engineer who was experimenting with ball lightning and the development of fusion as an energy force, was turned into a spoof on the documentary form, inserting fictional characters into the story such as the Energy Czar (William Burroughs), and a Hollywood agent (filmmaker Robert Downey). (mfah.org)
Director: Robert Frank
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: August 10, 1981
Cast
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
satire, short film
More Films by Director: Robert Frank
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Energy and How to Get It about?
- Filmed in Wendover, Nevada, in early 1981, Energy and How to Get It combines documentary and fictional ideas. What began as a documentary film about Robert Golka, an engineer who was experimenting with ball lightning and the development of fusion as an energy force, was turned into a spoof on the documentary form, inserting fictional characters into the story such as the Energy Czar (William Burroughs), and a Hollywood agent (filmmaker Robert Downey). (mfah.org)
- Who directed Energy and How to Get It?
- Energy and How to Get It was directed by Robert Frank.
- Who stars in Energy and How to Get It?
- Energy and How to Get It stars William S. Burroughs, Dr. John, Allan Moyle, Robert Downey Sr..
- How long is Energy and How to Get It?
- Energy and How to Get It has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Energy and How to Get It?
- Energy and How to Get It is a Comedy, Documentary film.
- Where was Energy and How to Get It produced?
- Energy and How to Get It was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Energy and How to Get It?
- The themes of Energy and How to Get It include: Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.