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Persistence of Vision (1984)

1984-01-01 · 14m · EN
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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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Robert A. HallerWriterTom BrenerDirector

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Lewis AllenLewis AllenNarratorJonas MekasJonas MekasHimselfBess MeyersonBess MeyersonHerselfHenry GeldzahlerHenry GeldzahlerHimselfNam June PaikNam June PaikHimselfAndy WarholAndy WarholHimself

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Genre affinityDocumentaryPacingShortDirector preference1764922Actor preference309847 · 251453 · 351654Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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What is Persistence of Vision 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.

How long is Persistence of Vision?

Persistence of Vision has a runtime of 14 minutes.