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Persistence of Vision

198414mTom Brener

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A short documentary profile of the Anthology Film Archives, shot on the eve of the move to the historic 2nd Avenue Courthouse. Staff and patrons are interviewed, and films preserved by Anthology are spotlighted.

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What is Persistence of Vision (1984) about?

A short documentary profile of the Anthology Film Archives, shot on the eve of the move to the historic 2nd Avenue Courthouse. Staff and patrons are interviewed, and films preserved by Anthology are spotlighted.

Who stars in Persistence of Vision?

Persistence of Vision stars Lewis Allen (Narrator), Jonas Mekas (Self), Bess Meyerson (Self), Henry Geldzahler (Self), Nam June Paik (Self). The film was directed by Tom Brener.

How long is Persistence of Vision?

Persistence of Vision has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 1984.

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