A Performance by Jack Smith (1992)
In October 1984, peformance artist/filmmaker extraordinaire, Jack Smith was coaxed out of his New York apartment for a five night run of performances held at the Funnel Experimental Film Theatre in Toronto, Canada. The performance, entitled: “Brassieres of Uranus” consisted of a number of local artists on stage creating brassieres out of plastic flowerpots. The event culminated on Halloween with the finale “Dance of the Sacred Foundation Application” performed to the music of the Seven Veils. This footage is one of the few remaining film documents of this memorable event.
Director: Midi Onodera
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 26, 1992
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Midi Onodera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Performance by Jack Smith about?
- In October 1984, peformance artist/filmmaker extraordinaire, Jack Smith was coaxed out of his New York apartment for a five night run of performances held at the Funnel Experimental Film Theatre in Toronto, Canada. The performance, entitled: “Brassieres of Uranus” consisted of a number of local artists on stage creating brassieres out of plastic flowerpots. The event culminated on Halloween with the finale “Dance of the Sacred Foundation Application” performed to the music of the Seven Veils. This footage is one of the few remaining film documents of this memorable event.
- Who directed A Performance by Jack Smith?
- A Performance by Jack Smith was directed by Midi Onodera.
- How long is A Performance by Jack Smith?
- A Performance by Jack Smith has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).