
Nine Types of Light
Synopsis
Brooklyn's indie favorites TV on the Radio just released a film set to the music of their acclaimed 2011 album, Nine Types of Light. The movie, which runs for just more than an hour, includes music videos for each song on the album and is supposed to represent a visual interpretation of the record. Lead singer Tunde Adebimpe not only directed the Nine Types of Light film, but also storybooked it and helmed the video for "Forgotten." Additionally, the rest of the band worked with friends and filmmakers to help conceptualize and direct the rest of the music videos.
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April 9, 2011
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 12, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tunde Adebimpe
- Original Title
- Nine Types of Light
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tunde Adebimpe
Department Leadership Roster
Tunde Adebimpe
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nine Types of Light
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What is Nine Types of Light about?
Brooklyn's indie favorites TV on the Radio just released a film set to the music of their acclaimed 2011 album, Nine Types of Light. The movie, which runs for just more than an hour, includes music videos for each song on the album and is supposed to represent a visual interpretation of the record. Lead singer Tunde Adebimpe not only directed the Nine Types of Light film, but also storybooked it and helmed the video for "Forgotten." Additionally, the rest of the band worked with friends and filmmakers to help conceptualize and direct the rest of the music videos.
Who directed Nine Types of Light?
Nine Types of Light was directed by Tunde Adebimpe.
Who stars in Nine Types of Light?
The principal cast of Nine Types of Light includes Tunde Adebimpe.
When was Nine Types of Light released and how long is it?
Nine Types of Light was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nine Types of Light?
Nine Types of Light holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
