"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman
Synopsis
Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nam June Paik, Howard Weinberg
- Original Title
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Little Rocky Cello Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nam June Paik, Howard Weinberg
Department Leadership Roster
Nam June Paik
Director
Howard Weinberg
Director
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What is "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman about?
Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.
Who directed "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman was directed by Nam June Paik, Howard Weinberg.
Who stars in "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
The principal cast of "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman includes Charlotte Moorman, Charlie Morrow, Yoko Ono, Christo, Jeanne-Claude.
When was "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman released and how long is it?
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 29m.