Release
Originally released in 2010. Release is a documentary film. directed by Bill Morrison. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
On March 17, 1930, a crowd assembled outside Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary in hopes of witnessing Al Capone's release from prison. Morrison and Vijay Iyer turn a single archival panning shot of that scene - origianally filmed in 1930 by Jack Painter - and its accompanying audio track - recorded in 1930 by Addison Tice -- into a split-screen surround sound panoramic film that continually doubles back on itself, creating a short cinematic meditation on the nature of spectacle and spectatorship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Release about?
On March 17, 1930, a crowd assembled outside Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary in hopes of witnessing Al Capone's release from prison. Morrison and Vijay Iyer turn a single archival panning...
Who directed Release?
Release was directed by Bill Morrison.
How long is Release?
Release has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Release released?
Release was released on October 26, 2010 in theaters.