Stan Brakhage discusses the relationship between wealth and artists. This becomes a conversation about Charlie Chaplin's biography. Brakhage discusses how Chaplin appeared to be a political figure, but was not in actuality. He describes how Chaplin's film 'Monsieur Verdoux' was originally received. He also describes the making of Chaplin's film 'Limelight.' Brakhage mentions his involvement in the trial of Dennis Banks. Brakhage analyzes James Broughton's film 'High Kukus' and plays it. He also mentions the various muses of Chaplin, Broughton, and Jean Cocteau. Brakhage plays an audio clip about Broughton, where some of his poems are read.
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Stan Brakhage discusses the relationship between wealth and artists. This becomes a conversation about Charlie Chaplin's biography. Brakhage discusses how Chaplin appeared to be a political figure, but was not in actuality. He describes how Chaplin's film 'Monsieur Verdoux' was originally received. He also describes the making of Chaplin's film 'Limelight.' Brakhage mentions his involvement in the trial of Dennis Banks. Brakhage analyzes James Broughton's film 'High Kukus' and plays it. He also mentions the various muses of Chaplin, Broughton, and Jean Cocteau. Brakhage plays an audio clip about Broughton, where some of his poems are read.
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