Spiral Jetty
Originally released in 1970. Spiral Jetty is a documentary film. directed by Robert Smithson. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This film, made by the artist, Robert Smithson, with the assistance of Virgina Dwan, Dwan Gallery & Douglas Christmas, Director, Ace Gallery, (the aforementioned Dwan & Christmas also assisted Smithson financially with the making of the Spiral Jetty), is a poetic and process minded film depicting a "portrait" of his renowned earth work -- The Spiral Jetty, as it juts into the shallows off the shore of Utah's Great Salt Lake. A voice-over by Smithson reveals the evolution of the Spiral Jetty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 32m
32 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spiral Jetty about?
This film, made by the artist, Robert Smithson, with the assistance of Virgina Dwan, Dwan Gallery & Douglas Christmas, Director, Ace Gallery, (the aforementioned Dwan & Christmas also assis...
Who directed Spiral Jetty?
Spiral Jetty was directed by Robert Smithson.
How long is Spiral Jetty?
Spiral Jetty has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was Spiral Jetty released?
Spiral Jetty was released on August 1, 1970 in theaters.