Blocking (1974)
This performance was held on June 19, 1974 at The Western Front, an artist-run centre in Vancouver. It was the first of General Idea’s five “audience rehearsals.” In these performances, the artists instructed their spectators when and how to gasp, laugh, and applaud, ensuring “appropriate mass reactions” for The 1984 Miss General Idea Pageant: a performance in the form of a beauty pageant, complete with contestants, judges, and a winner. Blocking was staged as a television broadcast, revealing the importance of the documentation, circulation, and preservation of General Idea’s work.
Director: General Idea
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: June 19, 1974
Cast
- AA Bronson - Himself
- Felix Partz - Himself
- Jorge Zontal - Himself
Original Language: en
Keywords
general idea
More Films by Director: General Idea
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blocking about?
- This performance was held on June 19, 1974 at The Western Front, an artist-run centre in Vancouver. It was the first of General Idea’s five “audience rehearsals.” In these performances, the artists instructed their spectators when and how to gasp, laugh, and applaud, ensuring “appropriate mass reactions” for The 1984 Miss General Idea Pageant: a performance in the form of a beauty pageant, complete with contestants, judges, and a winner. Blocking was staged as a television broadcast, revealing the importance of the documentation, circulation, and preservation of General Idea’s work.
- Who directed Blocking?
- Blocking was directed by General Idea.
- Who stars in Blocking?
- Blocking stars AA Bronson, Felix Partz, Jorge Zontal.
- How long is Blocking?
- Blocking has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).