Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1985)
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Famed performance artist Laurie Anderson both directed and starred in the 90-minute concert film Home of the Brave. While the film refuses to "explain" Anderson to those unfamiliar with her work, it serves as a valuable primer, encouraging the uninitiated to do their own further research.… More Famed performance artist Laurie Anderson both directed and starred in the 90-minute concert film Home of the Brave. While the film refuses to "explain" Anderson to those unfamiliar with her work, it serves as a valuable primer, encouraging the uninitiated to do their own further research. Anderson's non sequitur combinations of music and visuals can be very funny at times, but don't make the mistake of dismissing her as a mere court jester. The film's litmus test is its middle section; you'll either revere or despise Anderson after experiencing this lengthy segment. Among the peripheral personalities in Home of the Brave is legendary self-destructive novelist William Burroughs. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Laurie Anderson
- Written By
- Laurie Anderson
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 25, 1986 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Avant-garde performance artist Laurie Anderson brings out her bells and whistles in this entertaining concert film.
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Cast
- Laurie Anderson
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Joy Askew
as keyboards @ vocals
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Adrian Belew
as guitar/vocals
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Richard Landry
as horns @ winds
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Dolette McDonald
as vocals
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Janice Pendarvis
as vocals
- William S. Burroughs
