Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

Rating: 8.1
318657

Overview:
In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).

Revenue:
$N/A

Date Released:
01/01/1984

Cast


95741

George Plimpton

Self - Host

1120452

Claude Villers

Self - Co-Host

39624

Peter Gabriel

Self

68929

Laurie Anderson

Self

1307035

Joseph Beuys

Self

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