In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).
Credits
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Danny Elfman
He was 30, now 71 years old
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as Himself |
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Yves Montand
He was 62, 70 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Allen Ginsberg
He was 57, 70 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Salvador Dalí
He was 79, 84 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Peter Gabriel
He was 33, now 74 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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George Plimpton
He was 56, 76 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Laurie Anderson
She was 36, now 77 years old
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as Herself |
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Laurie Anderson
She was 36, now 77 years old
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as Herself (archive footage) |
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John Cage
He was 71, 79 years old when he died
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as Himself |
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Emile Ardolino as Director. He was 40 (50) years old when He died
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Directing |
