Public Television
Synopsis
UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Multi Camera view of a “theater of the absurd” play (including an above-head surveillance camera). Inside a fast food restaurant, a white British man joins the table of a Black American couple, asking for a cigarette and french fries. He brings conflict to the couple, who begin to fight over existential questions about perception, sanity, and television..“I watch television more than it watches me”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Musca
- Original Title
- Public Television
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Musca
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Musca
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Public Television.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Television
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What is Public Television about?
UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Multi Camera view of a “theater of the absurd” play (including an above-head surveillance camera). Inside a fast food restaurant, a white British man joins the table of a Black American couple, asking for a cigarette and french fries. He brings conflict to the couple, who begin to fight over existential questions about perception, sanity, and television..“I watch television more than it watches me”
Who directed Public Television?
Public Television was directed by Tom Musca.
Who stars in Public Television?
The principal cast of Public Television includes Michael X-Ray, Sharon Anton, Haskell V. Anderson III.
When was Public Television released and how long is it?
Public Television was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 23m.