
All Star Video
Animation · Documentary · Music
Overview
A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Top Cast


Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Self
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Self


Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)


Charlotte Moorman
Charlotte Moorman
Self
Charlotte Moorman
Self


John Cage
John Cage
Self
John Cage
Self


Judith Malina
Judith Malina
Self
Judith Malina
Self


Julian Beck
Julian Beck
Self
Julian Beck
Self


Nam June Paik
Nam June Paik
Self
Nam June Paik
Self


Joseph Beuys
Joseph Beuys
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Beuys
Self (archive footage)


Laurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson
Self (archive footage)
Laurie Anderson
Self (archive footage)
Merce Cunningham
Merce Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
Merce Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
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