Stan Brakhage announces the participation of filmmaker Ken Jacobs as part of the lecture series, as well as Angelo Di Benedetto. He introduces his newest film which is then screened entitled 'The process.' He answers questions about some of the films of the class. Then Brakhage provides biographical information of Bruce Conner and other artists from Kansas. He describes Kansas and recommends the 'Wizard of Oz' books. He introduces Connor's film 'Report,' about the assassination of J.F. Kennedy, and shows it. Then Brakhage comments and reads Connor's comments. After the 16 mm viewing, he talks more about Connor's life, art work, and film techniques and his own experiences with him. Then different versions of the film 'Cosmic Ray' are shown with comments by Brakhage and quotes by Connor.
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Stan Brakhage announces the participation of filmmaker Ken Jacobs as part of the lecture series, as well as Angelo Di Benedetto. He introduces his newest film which is then screened entitled 'The process.' He answers questions about some of the films of the class. Then Brakhage provides biographical information of Bruce Conner and other artists from Kansas. He describes Kansas and recommends the 'Wizard of Oz' books. He introduces Connor's film 'Report,' about the assassination of J.F. Kennedy, and shows it. Then Brakhage comments and reads Connor's comments. After the 16 mm viewing, he talks more about Connor's life, art work, and film techniques and his own experiences with him. Then different versions of the film 'Cosmic Ray' are shown with comments by Brakhage and quotes by Connor.
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