The Mutants at Napa State
Synopsis
On June 13, 1978, the soon-to-be legendary rock band the Cramps went to play Napa State, a psychiatric hospital in the small town of Napa in Northern California. Opening for them was the Mutants, an eclectic septet of art school punks from nearby San Francisco. Also in the van was seminal Bay Area art collective Target Video, there to capture the show using one of the first video cameras available to the public, democratizing a medium controlled by mainstream media outlets. Target Video's 22-minute ½” open reel recording of the Mutants' opening set, previously thought to be lost, was restored by Dino Everett at the Punk Media Research Collection, University of Southern California, HMH Foundation Moving Image Archive, and released on DVD in 2023 by Grasshopper Films.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Rees
- Original Title
- The Mutants at Napa State
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Rees
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Rees
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mutants at Napa State.
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What is The Mutants at Napa State about?
On June 13, 1978, the soon-to-be legendary rock band the Cramps went to play Napa State, a psychiatric hospital in the small town of Napa in Northern California. Opening for them was the Mutants, an eclectic septet of art school punks from nearby San Francisco. Also in the van was seminal Bay Area art collective Target Video, there to capture the show using one of the first video cameras available to the public, democratizing a medium controlled by mainstream media outlets. Target Video's 22-minute ½” open reel recording of the Mutants' opening set, previously thought to be lost, was restored by Dino Everett at the Punk Media Research Collection, University of Southern California, HMH Foundation Moving Image Archive, and released on DVD in 2023 by Grasshopper Films.
Who directed The Mutants at Napa State?
The Mutants at Napa State was directed by Joe Rees.
Who stars in The Mutants at Napa State?
The principal cast of The Mutants at Napa State includes Not specified.
When was The Mutants at Napa State released and how long is it?
The Mutants at Napa State was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 22m.