Merce Cunningham Movies

  • 1981
    Channels/Inserts

    Channels/Inserts

    Channels/Inserts

    01981HD

    This work was a dance shot for film at the Cunningham studio. Staging for Channels/Inserts was divided among the main studio, the small studio and...

    Channels/Inserts
  • 1962
    Merce Cunningham

    Merce Cunningham

    Merce Cunningham

    01962HD

    The choreographer Merce Cunningham working with the musician John Cage and the painter Robert Rauschenberg.

    Merce Cunningham
  • 1970
    BIPED

    BIPED

    BIPED

    01970HD

    The décor for BIPED is an exploration into the possibilities of motion capture technology. The movements (but not the physical appearances) of...

    BIPED
  • 1980
    Locale

    Locale

    Locale

    01980HD

    Locale was designed to explore the possibilities of moving cameras and moving dancers in a film. Filmed at the Merce Cunningham Studio, Westbeth, New...

    Locale
  • 1944
    Appalachian Spring

    Appalachian Spring

    Appalachian Spring

    61944HD

    A multi-character dance drama. A newlywed pioneer couple, guided by a reverent Revivalist and the wise Pioneer Woman, joyously celebrate their life...

    Appalachian Spring
  • 2023
    August Pace 1989-2019

    August Pace 1989-2019

    August Pace 1989-2019

    02023HD

    Thirty years after the world premiere of legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham's August Pace, the original cast members gather in a New York City...

    August Pace 1989-2019