Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon (1967)
Nelson sets minimal, repetitive imagery against a looping recording of his daughter Oona, which goes gradually from sweet to curious to mysterious to cacophonous as the loops overlap each other. Since its premiere alongside The Great Blondino and other shorts in April 1967, the film has rarely been seen. It stands out as a more textural piece from Nelson, which, rather than retreating into pure abstraction or bland trippiness, subtly transmits an undercurrent of its ominous source material. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Director: Robert Nelson
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon about?
- Nelson sets minimal, repetitive imagery against a looping recording of his daughter Oona, which goes gradually from sweet to curious to mysterious to cacophonous as the loops overlap each other. Since its premiere alongside The Great Blondino and other shorts in April 1967, the film has rarely been seen. It stands out as a more textural piece from Nelson, which, rather than retreating into pure abstraction or bland trippiness, subtly transmits an undercurrent of its ominous source material. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
- Who directed Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon?
- Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon was directed by Robert Nelson.
- How long is Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon?
- Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- Where was Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon produced?
- Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon was produced in United States of America.