Barney's Wall
“The sixties are back. Re-join the underground.”
Synopsis
What makes a rebel? This 78 minute documentary probes the psyche of bad-boy publisher and free speech warrior Barney Rosset, whose mid-century legal and cultural battles smashed sexual and political taboos in the United States — unleashing the counter-culture of the 1960s and introducing millions of young intellectuals to the most radical currents in literature, film, theater and politics. In his late eighties, coming to terms with his life, Barney Rosset began to obsessively sculpt an autobiographical 15′ x 22′ surreal wall mural, embedded with jewel-like vignettes crafted out of found objects, each a clue to the conflicts and obsessions that drove Barney’s lifetime rebellion against authority. A cast of artists, a neurologist, and a shaman connect the clues and piece together Barney’s life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BARNEY'S WALL: Portrait of a Game Changer (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Greenpoint Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Williams Cole, Sandy Gotham Meehan
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandy Gotham Meehan
- Original Title
- Barney's Wall
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- FoxHog Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Williams Cole, Sandy Gotham Meehan
Sandy Gotham Meehan
Katarzyna Plazinska, Williams Cole
Sandy Gotham Meehan
Department Leadership Roster
Katarzyna Plazinska
Editor
Sandy Gotham Meehan
Writer
Williams Cole
Director
Sandy Gotham Meehan
Director
Williams Cole
Editor
Sandy Gotham Meehan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barney's Wall
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What is Barney's Wall about?
What makes a rebel? This 78 minute documentary probes the psyche of bad-boy publisher and free speech warrior Barney Rosset, whose mid-century legal and cultural battles smashed sexual and political taboos in the United States — unleashing the counter-culture of the 1960s and introducing millions of young intellectuals to the most radical currents in literature, film, theater and politics. In his late eighties, coming to terms with his life, Barney Rosset began to obsessively sculpt an autobiographical 15′ x 22′ surreal wall mural, embedded with jewel-like vignettes crafted out of found objects, each a clue to the conflicts and obsessions that drove Barney’s lifetime rebellion against authority. A cast of artists, a neurologist, and a shaman connect the clues and piece together Barney’s life.
Who directed Barney's Wall?
Barney's Wall was directed by Williams Cole, Sandy Gotham Meehan.
Who stars in Barney's Wall?
The principal cast of Barney's Wall includes Barney Rosset, Buster Keaton, Samuel Beckett, M.M. Serra, Phoebe Legere.
When was Barney's Wall released and how long is it?
Barney's Wall was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barney's Wall?
Barney's Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).