The Making of Amarillo Ramp
Synopsis
The Making of Amarillo Ramp documents the construction of Robert Smithson's earthwork Amarillo Ramp. At age thirty-five, while photographing the site of the earthwork in progress, Smithson died in a small airplane accident, along with pilot Gale Ray Rogers and photographer Robert E. Curtin. After Smithson's passing, Nancy Holt, Richard Serra, and Tony Shafrazi completed Amarillo Ramp according to Smithson's specifications. This film documents the sounds and actions of the powerful machinery necessary to create an earthwork of this scale, while underscoring the human skill and personal relationships that were integral to the completion of the work.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Holt
- Original Title
- The Making of Amarillo Ramp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Holt
Nancy Holt
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Holt
Editor
Nancy Holt
Director
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What is The Making of Amarillo Ramp about?
The Making of Amarillo Ramp documents the construction of Robert Smithson's earthwork Amarillo Ramp. At age thirty-five, while photographing the site of the earthwork in progress, Smithson died in a small airplane accident, along with pilot Gale Ray Rogers and photographer Robert E. Curtin. After Smithson's passing, Nancy Holt, Richard Serra, and Tony Shafrazi completed Amarillo Ramp according to Smithson's specifications. This film documents the sounds and actions of the powerful machinery necessary to create an earthwork of this scale, while underscoring the human skill and personal relationships that were integral to the completion of the work.
Who directed The Making of Amarillo Ramp?
The Making of Amarillo Ramp was directed by Nancy Holt.
Who stars in The Making of Amarillo Ramp?
The principal cast of The Making of Amarillo Ramp includes Robert Smithson.
When was The Making of Amarillo Ramp released and how long is it?
The Making of Amarillo Ramp was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 32m.