Shades and Drumbeats
Synopsis
"Dawn to dusk with a commune of young people on the Lower East Side, searching fulfilment through sex and drugs."–A.M. "...one of those remarkable films incensed with the values which man forgets, caught in the sedge flats which he calls his streets. It is these disowned values that [Meyer] obstinately and with the greatest of poise works with and surprises his film spectator...The world of SHADES AND DRUMBEATS has no need for sound; for the film frames speak and contain the word, the sentence which reveals to the engrossed spectator the spirit of Meyer's work."–Gregory Markopoulos, in a lecture at Idaho State University, 1964
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Meyer
- Original Title
- Shades and Drumbeats
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Meyer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shades and Drumbeats.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shades and Drumbeats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shades and Drumbeats about?
"Dawn to dusk with a commune of young people on the Lower East Side, searching fulfilment through sex and drugs."–A.M. "...one of those remarkable films incensed with the values which man forgets, caught in the sedge flats which he calls his streets. It is these disowned values that [Meyer] obstinately and with the greatest of poise works with and surprises his film spectator...The world of SHADES AND DRUMBEATS has no need for sound; for the film frames speak and contain the word, the sentence which reveals to the engrossed spectator the spirit of Meyer's work."–Gregory Markopoulos, in a lecture at Idaho State University, 1964
Who directed Shades and Drumbeats?
Shades and Drumbeats was directed by Andrew Meyer.
Who stars in Shades and Drumbeats?
The principal cast of Shades and Drumbeats includes Not specified.
When was Shades and Drumbeats released and how long is it?
Shades and Drumbeats was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 25m.