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Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

Directed by Godfrey Reggio

Documentary

Most recently watched by BTSjunkie

Overview

Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

Rated NR | Length 86 minutes

Actors

Ed Asner | Pat Benatar | Jerry Brown | Johnny Carson | Dick Cavett | Marilyn Chambers | Sammy Davis Jr. | Lou Dobbs | Thomas Dolby | Linda Ellerbee | Jerry Falwell | Mark J. Goodman | Ted Koppel | Peter Sellers | Bill Tush

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
08/24/2022TVDVDLibrary7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Was going to see this at the Drafthouse on my afternoon off but then I got Covid (and the theater was close to full). Wanted to revisit anyways since it’s been a while. Simple concept but that Philip Glass score really ties it all together.

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