Video: The New Wave (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, Video: The New Wave is a documentary film directed by Fred Barzyk, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. The New Wave is the seminal compendium of independent video work in the early 1970s. Written and narrated by Brian O'Doherty, this overview of the emerging video field includes examples of guerrilla television and "street" documentaries, early explorations with image-processing and synthesis, and performance video. This historical anthology includes excerpts of tapes by the following video pioneers: Stephen Beck and Warner Jepson, Peter Campus, Douglas Davis, Ed Emshwiller, Bill Etra, Frank Gillette, Don Hallock, Joan Jonas, Richard Serra, Paul Kos, Nam June Paik, Otto Piene, Willard Rosenquist, Dan Sandin, James Seawright, Steina Vasulka, TVTV, Stan Vanderbeek and William Wegman.
Who’s in it. Video: The New Wave stars Nam June Paik, William Wegman, Stephen Beck and TVTV, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Video: The New Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Video: The New Wave tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Video: The New Wave (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Video: The New Wave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Video: The New Wave?
- Video: The New Wave stars Nam June Paik, William Wegman, Stephen Beck, TVTV and Steina Vasulka.
- When was Video: The New Wave released?
- Video: The New Wave was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.