Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Synopsis
A concert film directed by and featuring the music of Laurie Anderson, filmed at the Park Theater in Union City, New Jersey, during the summer of 1985. The film includes songs from her 1984 album Mister Heartbreak and selections from her 1983 United States I–IV stage shows, along with eclectic, experimental visuals blending film, animation, dance and electronics.
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Laurie Anderson
Self - Keyboards, Vocals / Fenway Bergamot / The Voice of Reason
Joy Askew
Self - Keyboards, Vocals
Adrian Belew
Self - Guitar, Vocals
William S. Burroughs
Self
Dickie Landry
Self - Horns, Winds (as Richard Landry)
Dolette McDonald
Self - Vocals
Park Won-Sang
Self - Kayageum, Voice (as Sang Won Park)
Janice Pendarvis
Self - Vocals
David Van Tieghem
Self - Percussion
Bobby Butler
Self - Vocals
Sam Butler
Self - Vocals
Jimmy Carter
Self - Vocals
Jane Ira Bloom
Self - Horns
Bill Obrecht
Self - Horns
Isidro Bobadillo
Self - Percussion
Daniel Ponce
Self - Percussion
Paula Mazur
Game Show Hostess
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurie Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurie Anderson
- Original Title
- Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson
John Lindley
Lisa Day
Elliot Abbott, Paula Mazur
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie Anderson
Director
David Gropman
Production Design
Laurie Anderson
Writer
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Lisa Day
Editor
Paula Mazur
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson about?
A concert film directed by and featuring the music of Laurie Anderson, filmed at the Park Theater in Union City, New Jersey, during the summer of 1985. The film includes songs from her 1984 album Mister Heartbreak and selections from her 1983 United States I–IV stage shows, along with eclectic, experimental visuals blending film, animation, dance and electronics.
Who directed Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson?
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson was directed by Laurie Anderson.
Who stars in Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson?
The principal cast of Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson includes Laurie Anderson, Joy Askew, Adrian Belew, William S. Burroughs, Dickie Landry.
When was Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson released and how long is it?
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.