Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
Description
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).
Stars
George Plimpton, Claude Villers, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, Joseph Beuys
Runtime
58 minutes
Release Date
January 1, 1984
Rating
8.1/10 (4 votes)