The Georgetown Loop (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1996, The Georgetown Loop is a notable film directed by Ken Jacobs.
What it’s about. First screened as part of Jacobs' "Nervous System" film performance, The Georgetown Loop is based on an archival film from 1903, which Jacobs pairs with its mirror double to produce a kaleidoscopic two-screen projection. The original film depicts a journey shot from the cab of a train passing through the Colorado Rockies, and, in this hypnotic new form, comes to suggest the movement of consciousness itself. Writes Jacobs: "I've called it the first landscape film deserving of an X-rating, and that it is, yet its secret subtitle is — I must whisper — (Celestial Railway)."
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Georgetown Loop sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Georgetown Loop page.
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- Where can I watch The Georgetown Loop (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Georgetown Loop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Georgetown Loop worth watching?
- The Georgetown Loop holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Georgetown Loop released?
- The Georgetown Loop was released in 1996.