Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul (1990)

A three-channel video installation that was commissioned on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Franklin's death. The work presents a contemporary dreamscape of Franklin's thoughts on research, invention, politics, mischief, women, electricity, and language, and was installed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1991.

Director: Peter Rose
Runtime: 22 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul about?
A three-channel video installation that was commissioned on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Franklin's death. The work presents a contemporary dreamscape of Franklin's thoughts on research, invention, politics, mischief, women, electricity, and language, and was installed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1991.
Who directed Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul?
Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul was directed by Peter Rose.
How long is Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul?
Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).