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196928mUnited States of America

The Medium Is the Medium

Synopsis

Produced by WGBH-TV in Boston, the Medium Is the Medium is one of the earliest and most prescient examples of the collaboration between public television and the emerging field of video art in the U.S. WGBH commissioned artists — Allan Kaprow, Nam June Paik, Otto Piene, James Seawright, Thomas Tadlock and Aldo Tambellini — to create original works for broadcast television. Their works explored the parameters of the new medium, from image processing and interactivity to video dance and sculpture.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Aldo Tambellini, Nam June Paik, Thomas Tadlock, James Seawright, Otto Piene, Allan Kaprow
Original Title
The Medium Is the Medium
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
28m
Production Studios
GBH

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Aldo Tambellini, Nam June Paik, Thomas Tadlock, James Seawright, Otto Piene, Allan Kaprow

Producers

Fred Barzyk, David Oppenheim, Ann Gresser, Pat Marx

Department Leadership Roster

Aldo Tambellini

Aldo Tambellini

Director

Nam June Paik

Nam June Paik

Director

Thomas Tadlock

Director

James Seawright

Director

Otto Piene

Director

Allan Kaprow

Director

Ann Gresser

Producer

Pat Marx

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Medium Is the Medium.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Medium Is the Medium

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

What is The Medium Is the Medium about?

Produced by WGBH-TV in Boston, the Medium Is the Medium is one of the earliest and most prescient examples of the collaboration between public television and the emerging field of video art in the U.S. WGBH commissioned artists — Allan Kaprow, Nam June Paik, Otto Piene, James Seawright, Thomas Tadlock and Aldo Tambellini — to create original works for broadcast television. Their works explored the parameters of the new medium, from image processing and interactivity to video dance and sculpture.

Who directed The Medium Is the Medium?

The Medium Is the Medium was directed by Aldo Tambellini, Nam June Paik, Thomas Tadlock, James Seawright, Otto Piene, Allan Kaprow.

Who stars in The Medium Is the Medium?

The principal cast of The Medium Is the Medium includes Not specified.

When was The Medium Is the Medium released and how long is it?

The Medium Is the Medium was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 28m.