Mudflat
“One man's trash is another man's treasure.”
Synopsis
Years ago, artists would walk around the muck at the edge of the San Francisco Bay in Emeryville, and build loads of sculptures out there on the flats, created from driftwood and found objects that drivers would enjoy as they motored south on the old Highway 17 (known in numerous radio ads as 'Highway 17, The Nimitz'). Grabbing material off someone else’s work was considered fair game and part of the fun, and contributed a kinetic dynamic to the ongoing display. Now the place is a park, and the sculptures are gone, but you can see what it used to be like in this neat and funny documentary by Ric Reynolds, augmented by Erich Seibert’s wonderful musique-concrète/time-lapse sequences. The flashback circus sequence includes Scott Beach and Bill Irwin. Sculptors interviewed include Walt Zucker, Tony Puccio, Robert Sommer, Ron & Mary Bradden, and Bob Kaminsky.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1980
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard A. Reynolds
- Original Title
- Mudflat
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard A. Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Richard A. Reynolds
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What is Mudflat about?
Years ago, artists would walk around the muck at the edge of the San Francisco Bay in Emeryville, and build loads of sculptures out there on the flats, created from driftwood and found objects that drivers would enjoy as they motored south on the old Highway 17 (known in numerous radio ads as 'Highway 17, The Nimitz'). Grabbing material off someone else’s work was considered fair game and part of the fun, and contributed a kinetic dynamic to the ongoing display. Now the place is a park, and the sculptures are gone, but you can see what it used to be like in this neat and funny documentary by Ric Reynolds, augmented by Erich Seibert’s wonderful musique-concrète/time-lapse sequences. The flashback circus sequence includes Scott Beach and Bill Irwin. Sculptors interviewed include Walt Zucker, Tony Puccio, Robert Sommer, Ron & Mary Bradden, and Bob Kaminsky.
Who directed Mudflat?
Mudflat was directed by Richard A. Reynolds.
Who stars in Mudflat?
The principal cast of Mudflat includes Scott Beach, Bill Irwin, Walt Zucker, Tony Puccio, Robert Sommer.
When was Mudflat released and how long is it?
Mudflat was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 27m.