Document
Originally released in 1972. Document is a documentary film. directed by Lynda Benglis. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lynda Benglis
Synopsis
Two disembodied male colleagues direct Lynda Benglis, who sits between a monitor and a camera lens loudly exclaiming her vision for the video we’re watching. Playing with the idea of originality and how the reproduction of images troubles fine art categories, Benglis affixes a double portrait of herself to the monitor screen and draws moustaches on both likenesses. Document ends with Benglis writing the video’s title and “copyright, Dec. 1972” directly on the monitor underneath the photograph, validating this video accomplishment as an original artwork.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Document about?
Two disembodied male colleagues direct Lynda Benglis, who sits between a monitor and a camera lens loudly exclaiming her vision for the video we’re watching. Playing with the idea of originality ...
Who directed Document?
Document was directed by Lynda Benglis.
How long is Document?
Document has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Document released?
Document was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Document?
The main cast of Document includes Lynda Benglis.