Growing Up Absurd
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Growing Up Absurd is a feature film. directed by Ben Balcom. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Growing Up Absurd is assembled from interviews conducted remotely with key members of the Tolstoy College community – Alex Van Oss, Peter Murphy, Chip Planck, and Paul Richmond – that speak to the ethos and history of the college, from its founding in 1969 to its dissolution in 1985. At once a sweeping portrayal of the college’s meeting places and the state of the campus today, Growing Up Absurd layers memories and traces of history to convey the lived experiences of its participants. College F, known colloquially as Tolstoy College, was an anarchist educational community which operated within the University at Buffalo between 1969 and 1985.
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- Released
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- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Growing Up Absurd about?
Growing Up Absurd is assembled from interviews conducted remotely with key members of the Tolstoy College community – Alex Van Oss, Peter Murphy, Chip Planck, and Paul Richmond – that speak to ...
Who directed Growing Up Absurd?
Growing Up Absurd was directed by Ben Balcom.
How long is Growing Up Absurd?
Growing Up Absurd has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Growing Up Absurd released?
Growing Up Absurd was released on January 25, 2023 in theaters.