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Ear to the Ground

Synopsis

In Ear to the Ground, David Van Tieghem uses the city of Manhattan as his musical instrument, playing the surfaces of the sidewalks, buildings and phone booths with his drumsticks to elicit an ingenious range of percussive sounds.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Sanborn
Original Title
Ear to the Ground
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
4m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Sanborn

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John Sanborn

John Sanborn

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ear to the Ground

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ear to the Ground about?

In Ear to the Ground, David Van Tieghem uses the city of Manhattan as his musical instrument, playing the surfaces of the sidewalks, buildings and phone booths with his drumsticks to elicit an ingenious range of percussive sounds.

Who directed Ear to the Ground?

Ear to the Ground was directed by John Sanborn.

Who stars in Ear to the Ground?

The principal cast of Ear to the Ground includes David Van Tieghem.

When was Ear to the Ground released and how long is it?

Ear to the Ground was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 4m.