Second Hand
Synopsis
Documentation of an evening of three simultaneous performances (Terry Fox, Dennis Oppenheim, Vito Acconci), in January 1971. In each alcove a light bulb hangs from the ceiling above a canvas that covers the ground. In Acconci's alcove, a clock is hung on the back wall; staring at the second hand, the artist repeats its movement around the light bulb.1971, 2:47 min, color, silent, Super 8mm film on video
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vito Acconci
- Original Title
- Second Hand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vito Acconci
Department Leadership Roster
Vito Acconci
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Hand
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What is Second Hand about?
Documentation of an evening of three simultaneous performances (Terry Fox, Dennis Oppenheim, Vito Acconci), in January 1971. In each alcove a light bulb hangs from the ceiling above a canvas that covers the ground. In Acconci's alcove, a clock is hung on the back wall; staring at the second hand, the artist repeats its movement around the light bulb.1971, 2:47 min, color, silent, Super 8mm film on video
Who directed Second Hand?
Second Hand was directed by Vito Acconci.
Who stars in Second Hand?
The principal cast of Second Hand includes Not specified.
When was Second Hand released and how long is it?
Second Hand was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Second Hand?
Second Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).