The Shape of Things
Originally released in 1981. The Shape of Things is a feature film. directed by Mike Henderson. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco’s Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson’s work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of 16mm films is culled, thrums with a sociopolitical, humorous sensibility that lends his small-scale, often musically kissed portraits (which he later dubbed “blues cinema”) a personal, artisanal quality. - Film Society of Lincoln Center. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shape of Things about?
A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco’s Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson’s w...
Who directed The Shape of Things?
The Shape of Things was directed by Mike Henderson.
How long is The Shape of Things?
The Shape of Things has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was The Shape of Things released?
The Shape of Things was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.