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Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

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).

1984 |0h 58m |  Comedy, Music, TV Movie

Cast

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Peter Gabriel

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Laurie Anderson

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George Plimpton

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Joseph Beuys

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John Cage

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Salvador Dalí

Self (archive footage)

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Allen Ginsberg

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Charlotte Moorman

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Arthur Russell

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Yves Montand

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Status

Released

Language

English, French

Budget

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