Video: The New Wave (1975)

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The New Wave is the seminal compendium of independent video work in the early 1970s. Written and narrated by Brian O'Doherty, this overview of the emerging video field includes examples of guerrilla television and "street" documentaries, early explorations with image-processing and synthesis, and performance video. This historical anthology includes excerpts of tapes by the following video pioneers: Stephen Beck and Warner Jepson, Peter Campus, Douglas Davis, Ed Emshwiller, Bill Etra, Frank Gillette, Don Hallock, Joan Jonas, Richard Serra, Paul Kos, Nam June Paik, Otto Piene, Willard Rosenquist, Dan Sandin, James Seawright, Steina Vasulka, TVTV, Stan Vanderbeek and William Wegman.

Director: Fred Barzyk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Joan Barkhausen
Production: GBH, The TV Lab at WNET/13, Thirteen
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

visual arts, art

More Films by Director: Fred Barzyk
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Video: The New Wave about?
The New Wave is the seminal compendium of independent video work in the early 1970s. Written and narrated by Brian O'Doherty, this overview of the emerging video field includes examples of guerrilla television and "street" documentaries, early explorations with image-processing and synthesis, and performance video. This historical anthology includes excerpts of tapes by the following video pioneers: Stephen Beck and Warner Jepson, Peter Campus, Douglas Davis, Ed Emshwiller, Bill Etra, Frank Gillette, Don Hallock, Joan Jonas, Richard Serra, Paul Kos, Nam June Paik, Otto Piene, Willard Rosenquist, Dan Sandin, James Seawright, Steina Vasulka, TVTV, Stan Vanderbeek and William Wegman.
Who directed Video: The New Wave?
Video: The New Wave was directed by Fred Barzyk.
Who stars in Video: The New Wave?
Video: The New Wave stars Nam June Paik, William Wegman, Stephen Beck, Steina Vasulka, Brian O'Doherty.
How long is Video: The New Wave?
Video: The New Wave has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Video: The New Wave?
Video: The New Wave is a Documentary film.
Where was Video: The New Wave produced?
Video: The New Wave was produced in United States of America.