John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
Synopsis
This 56-minute documentary on America's most controversial and unique composer manages to cover a great many aspects of Cage's work and thought. His love for mushrooms, his Zen beliefs and use of the I Ching, and basic bio details are all explained intelligently and dynamically. Black Mountain, Buckminster Fuller, Rauschenberg, Duchamp are mentioned. Yoko Ono, John Rockwell, Laurie Anderson, Richard Kostelanetz make appearances. Fascinating performance sequences include Margaret Leng-Tan performing on prepared piano, Merce Cunningham and company, and performances of Credo In Us, Water Music, and Third Construction. Demystifies the man who made music from silence, from all sounds, from life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Vivian Perlis
- Original Title
- John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Miller
Vivian Perlis
Mark Brownstone, Allan Miller
Vivian Perlis
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Brownstone
Editor
Vivian Perlis
Producer
Vivian Perlis
Writer
Allan Miller
Director
Allan Miller
Editor
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It about?
This 56-minute documentary on America's most controversial and unique composer manages to cover a great many aspects of Cage's work and thought. His love for mushrooms, his Zen beliefs and use of the I Ching, and basic bio details are all explained intelligently and dynamically. Black Mountain, Buckminster Fuller, Rauschenberg, Duchamp are mentioned. Yoko Ono, John Rockwell, Laurie Anderson, Richard Kostelanetz make appearances. Fascinating performance sequences include Margaret Leng-Tan performing on prepared piano, Merce Cunningham and company, and performances of Credo In Us, Water Music, and Third Construction. Demystifies the man who made music from silence, from all sounds, from life.
Who directed John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It?
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It was directed by Allan Miller.
Who stars in John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It?
The principal cast of John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It includes John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Yoko Ono, Laurie Anderson, Margaret Leng Tan.
When was John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It released and how long is it?
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It?
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).