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1981

Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut

Synopsis

UCLA Student Television Production, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. A documentary mixed with a live taping of the UCLA Cable Access Show View investigates the fashion and hairstyles of the New Wave scene in Los Angeles in 1981. New Wave Hairstylist Atila Sikora is interviewed and performs a haircut live on TV, transforming the host into a New Wave Look. The crew visits Atila's salon and a New Wave clothing store, interviewing members of the scene about the aesthetic and its differences from punk. Features prominent members of the New Wave Theater Group including Atila and Taquila Mockingbird.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1981

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John P. Gary III
Original Title
Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John P. Gary III

Producers

John P. Gary III, Justin Mastro

Department Leadership Roster

John P. Gary III

Director

John P. Gary III

Producer

Justin Mastro

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut

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

What is Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut about?

UCLA Student Television Production, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. A documentary mixed with a live taping of the UCLA Cable Access Show View investigates the fashion and hairstyles of the New Wave scene in Los Angeles in 1981. New Wave Hairstylist Atila Sikora is interviewed and performs a haircut live on TV, transforming the host into a New Wave Look. The crew visits Atila's salon and a New Wave clothing store, interviewing members of the scene about the aesthetic and its differences from punk. Features prominent members of the New Wave Theater Group including Atila and Taquila Mockingbird.

Who directed Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut?

Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut was directed by John P. Gary III.

Who stars in Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut?

The principal cast of Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut includes Atila Sikora, Klaus Willie, Zapata Espinoza, Jon Messer, Brian Tucker.

When was Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut released and how long is it?

Be Modern, Change Now, Get a Haircut was released in 1981 with a total runtime of Unknown.