Persistence of Vision (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, Persistence of Vision is a documentary film directed by Tom Brener, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Persistence of Vision stars Lewis Allen as Narrator, Jonas Mekas as Himself, Bess Meyerson as Herself and Henry Geldzahler as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persistence of Vision page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Persistence of Vision (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Persistence of Vision change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Persistence of Vision?
- Persistence of Vision stars Lewis Allen, Jonas Mekas, Bess Meyerson, Henry Geldzahler and Nam June Paik.
- When was Persistence of Vision released?
- Persistence of Vision was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.