Split Decision (1979)
This film is a scrambled narrative that illustrates, in soap opera fashion, life of artists in Lower Manhattan and at the same time dramatizes questions about the nature of filmic representation. Split decision is a boxing term used when the judges divide their votes in finding a winner. In this case the fight is between the two heroes of the film who are seen intermittently in a bar, negotiating a pick-up, and at home, breaking up in a domestic quarrel. The fight is also in the telling, between modes of conventional representation and modes of radical representation - between conventional continuity editing, and abstraction created through computer generated grids. The film features an appearance by Carolee Schneemann and digital imaging from before the era of personal computers.
Cast
- Carolee Schneemann - Tracy
- Nicky Paraiso - Ching
- Helen Prischepenko - Ann
- Kevin Coleman - Sam
- Jack Shapira - Bartender
- Brett Sussler - Chic Woman
- Sylvia Morales - Chic Woman
- Lauren Abrams - Bar Crowd
- Bruce Bixler - Bar Crowd
- Bill Brand - Bar Crowd
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Split Decision about?
- This film is a scrambled narrative that illustrates, in soap opera fashion, life of artists in Lower Manhattan and at the same time dramatizes questions about the nature of filmic representation. Split decision is a boxing term used when the judges divide their votes in finding a winner. In this case the fight is between the two heroes of the film who are seen intermittently in a bar, negotiating a pick-up, and at home, breaking up in a domestic quarrel. The fight is also in the telling, between modes of conventional representation and modes of radical representation - between conventional continuity editing, and abstraction created through computer generated grids. The film features an appearance by Carolee Schneemann and digital imaging from before the era of personal computers.
- Who directed Split Decision?
- Split Decision was directed by Bill Brand.
- Who stars in Split Decision?
- Split Decision stars Carolee Schneemann, Nicky Paraiso, Helen Prischepenko, Kevin Coleman, Jack Shapira, Brett Sussler.
- How long is Split Decision?
- Split Decision has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Split Decision?
- Split Decision is a Drama, Animation film.
- Where was Split Decision produced?
- Split Decision was produced in United States of America.