Crossroads
Originally released in 1976. Crossroads is a documentary film. directed by Bruce Conner. At just 36 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The 1945 atomic-bomb explosion at Bikini Atoll becomes a thing of terrible beauty and haunting visual poetry when shown in extreme slow motion, shown from 27 different angles, and accompanied by avant-garde Western classical music composed for electric organ by Terry Riley. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Pacific Film Archive in 1995.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
0h 36m
36 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads about?
The 1945 atomic-bomb explosion at Bikini Atoll becomes a thing of terrible beauty and haunting visual poetry when shown in extreme slow motion, shown from 27 different angles, and accompanied by av...
Who directed Crossroads?
Crossroads was directed by Bruce Conner.
How long is Crossroads?
Crossroads has a runtime of 0 hours and 36 minutes (36 minutes total).
When was Crossroads released?
Crossroads was released on March 30, 1976 in theaters.