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"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman (1995)

Movie ★ 5.7 29 min

Documentary

Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.

Howard Weinberg Director Nam June Paik Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 3, 1995
Runtime
29 min
IMDb
tt6790346
Studio
Little Rocky Cello Corp.

Cast

Charlotte Moorman Charlotte Moorman Charlie Morrow Yoko Ono Yoko Ono Christo Christo Jeanne-Claude Jeanne-Claude Nam June Paik Nam June Paik Barbara Wise Jerald Odover Otto Piene Beate Gordon

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman about?
Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.
Who directed "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman was directed by Howard Weinberg, Nam June Paik.
Who stars in "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman stars Charlotte Moorman, Charlie Morrow, Yoko Ono, Christo.
When was "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman released?
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman is a 1995 documentary film.
Where can I watch "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
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