Down Hear
Synopsis
A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco’s Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson’s work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of 16mm films is culled, thrums with a sociopolitical, humorous sensibility that lends his small-scale, often musically kissed portraits (which he later dubbed “blues cinema”) a personal, artisanal quality. - Film Society of Lincoln Center. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Henderson
- Original Title
- Down Hear
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Henderson
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Henderson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Down Hear.
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What is Down Hear about?
A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco’s Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson’s work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of 16mm films is culled, thrums with a sociopolitical, humorous sensibility that lends his small-scale, often musically kissed portraits (which he later dubbed “blues cinema”) a personal, artisanal quality. - Film Society of Lincoln Center. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Who directed Down Hear?
Down Hear was directed by Mike Henderson.
Who stars in Down Hear?
The principal cast of Down Hear includes Not specified.
When was Down Hear released and how long is it?
Down Hear was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 12m.