Triptych in Four Parts
Synopsis
In describing the basis for TRIPTYCH IN FOUR PARTS, artist Lawrence Jordan writes, "Part one is the Portrait of a North Beach artist, John Reed. Part two and three take place in the desert of the Southwestern United States and Mexico, where I went in quest of, and found, the natural habitat of the peyote cactus. I watched this sacred plant cut and dried for the Indians of the Native American Church. I consumed peyote on numerous occasions. In later years when I red Castineda’s books on the teachings on Don Juan I realized that Mescalito was not a figment of Don Juan’s imagination, and that there is a spirit world whether we like it or not. Part four is a document of the time, and exemplifies the poetry that was in me at that time."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Jordan
- Original Title
- Triptych in Four Parts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
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Lawrence Jordan
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What is Triptych in Four Parts about?
In describing the basis for TRIPTYCH IN FOUR PARTS, artist Lawrence Jordan writes, "Part one is the Portrait of a North Beach artist, John Reed. Part two and three take place in the desert of the Southwestern United States and Mexico, where I went in quest of, and found, the natural habitat of the peyote cactus. I watched this sacred plant cut and dried for the Indians of the Native American Church. I consumed peyote on numerous occasions. In later years when I red Castineda’s books on the teachings on Don Juan I realized that Mescalito was not a figment of Don Juan’s imagination, and that there is a spirit world whether we like it or not. Part four is a document of the time, and exemplifies the poetry that was in me at that time."
Who directed Triptych in Four Parts?
Triptych in Four Parts was directed by Lawrence Jordan.
Who stars in Triptych in Four Parts?
The principal cast of Triptych in Four Parts includes Wallace Berman, Philip Lamantia, Michael McClure, John Reed.
When was Triptych in Four Parts released and how long is it?
Triptych in Four Parts was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 13m.