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Allan ‘n Allen’s Complaint

198228mNam June Paik,Shigeko Kubota

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The influence of Jewish fathers on their sons and the complexity of familial relationships are explored in a witty, poignant portrait of two artists. Beat poet Allen Ginsberg (whose father Louis was a poet in his own right) and performance artist/sculptor Allan Kaprow (whose father is a high-powered lawyer) are the sons who struggle with and against the influences of these patriarchal figures.

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What is Allan ‘n Allen’s Complaint (1982) about?

The influence of Jewish fathers on their sons and the complexity of familial relationships are explored in a witty, poignant portrait of two artists. Beat poet Allen Ginsberg (whose father Louis was a poet in his own right) and performance artist/sculptor Allan Kaprow (whose father is a high-powered lawyer) are the sons who struggle with and against the influences of these patriarchal figures.

Who stars in Allan ‘n Allen’s Complaint?

Allan ‘n Allen’s Complaint stars Allen Ginsberg (Self), Allan Kaprow (Self), Peter Orlovsky (Self), Pierre Restany (Self). The film was directed by Nam June Paik.

How long is Allan ‘n Allen’s Complaint?

Allan ‘n Allen’s Complaint has a runtime of 28 min and premiered in 1982.

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