Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon
Synopsis
Nelson sets minimal, repetitive imagery against a looping recording of his daughter Oona, which goes gradually from sweet to curious to mysterious to cacophonous as the loops overlap each other. Since its premiere alongside The Great Blondino and other shorts in April 1967, the film has rarely been seen. It stands out as a more textural piece from Nelson, which, rather than retreating into pure abstraction or bland trippiness, subtly transmits an undercurrent of its ominous source material. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Nelson
- Original Title
- Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
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What is Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon about?
Nelson sets minimal, repetitive imagery against a looping recording of his daughter Oona, which goes gradually from sweet to curious to mysterious to cacophonous as the loops overlap each other. Since its premiere alongside The Great Blondino and other shorts in April 1967, the film has rarely been seen. It stands out as a more textural piece from Nelson, which, rather than retreating into pure abstraction or bland trippiness, subtly transmits an undercurrent of its ominous source material. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Who directed Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon?
Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon was directed by Robert Nelson.
Who stars in Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon?
The principal cast of Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon includes Not specified.
When was Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon released and how long is it?
Penny Bright & Jimmy Witherspoon was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 5m.