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    The Blank Generation

    The Blank Generation

    Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive

    September 12, 2011

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    New York's "No Wave" movement emerged as the group of filmmakers most closely allied with the punk ethos. One of its best-known figures, Amos Poe, and musician Ivan Kral made this uninhibited document of the music scene in mid-1970s downtown Manhattan. Composed primarily of footage shot at CBGB's of performers like Patti Smith, the Ramones, New York Dolls, Television and Talking Heads, The Blank Generation was actually shot on silent 16mm film with the sound recorded separately. In case there were audio problems, they would simply dub in a better recording of the song. Complete with handheld camera work, extreme close-ups and improvised zooms, the out-of-sync result is an electrifying mixture of home movie and experimental documentary.


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        Harvard Film Archive

        Harvard Film Archive Cinematheque
        24 Quincy Street
        Cambridge, MA 02138

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        $9 - Regular Admission
        $7 - Non-Harvard Students, Harvard Faculty and Staff, and Senior Citizens
        Regular HFA screenings are free for all Harvard students with a valid photo ID.

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        September 12, 2011

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        7pm

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