Brand X (1970)
The movie for people.
In 1969, Taylor Mead complained to his friend artist Wynn Chamberlain that Andy Warhol had never paid him for any of the work he had done for him and Wynn said he would make a film especially for Taylor. Inspired by the banality of 1960's television, Chamberlain wrote and directed Brand X, an 87 minute series of faux television shows spoofing the politics and mass media of the day, complete with commercials for Sex, Sweat, Computer Dating and Peanut Butter. BRAND X follows Taylor Mead through a day in a wacky television studio as he portrays an exercise guru, a talk show host, a veteran returning from the American Civil War, a hospital patient in a soap opera, the President of the United States and a televangelist giving the Nightly Sermon. BRAND X satirizes President Nixon, the Vietnam War, sex, drugs, computers, money and race relations.
Cast
- Taylor Mead - Viewer / President / Minster / Nurse
- Sally Kirkland - Patient / President's Wife
- Abbie Hoffman - Policeman (Lawren Order)
- Candy Darling - Marlene D-Train
- Ultra Violet - Singer
- Tally Brown - Talk Show Hostess
- Frank Cavestani - Doctor
- Susanna Baumgard - Patient
- Paul Fagan - Surfer
- Jane Holzer
Screenplay
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
new york city, politics, mockumentary, social satire, art, political satire
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brand X about?
- In 1969, Taylor Mead complained to his friend artist Wynn Chamberlain that Andy Warhol had never paid him for any of the work he had done for him and Wynn said he would make a film especially for Taylor. Inspired by the banality of 1960's television, Chamberlain wrote and directed Brand X, an 87 minute series of faux television shows spoofing the politics and mass media of the day, complete with commercials for Sex, Sweat, Computer Dating and Peanut Butter. BRAND X follows Taylor Mead through a day in a wacky television studio as he portrays an exercise guru, a talk show host, a veteran returning from the American Civil War, a hospital patient in a soap opera, the President of the United States and a televangelist giving the Nightly Sermon. BRAND X satirizes President Nixon, the Vietnam War, sex, drugs, computers, money and race relations.
- Who directed Brand X?
- Brand X was directed by Win Chamberlain.
- Who stars in Brand X?
- Brand X stars Taylor Mead, Sally Kirkland, Abbie Hoffman, Candy Darling, Ultra Violet, Tally Brown.
- How long is Brand X?
- Brand X has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Brand X?
- Brand X is a Comedy film.
- What are the themes of Brand X?
- The themes of Brand X include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Parody and Spoof.