AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL
Dec 01, 2025 · 11m
Director
Josh B MabeOverview
Before Brakhage and Landow, there was Kurt Heyl, a South Side native, musician, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s first film student, who briefly held together that school’s experimental film program with spit, spirit, and stubborn grit. Built from Heyl’s own words and images, this video essay kicks off the Chicago Media Histories Project with a rough-edged tribute to a nearly forgotten chapter in underground cinema.
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What is AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL about?
Before Brakhage and Landow, there was Kurt Heyl, a South Side native, musician, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s first film student, who briefly held together that school’s experimental film program with spit, spirit, and stubborn grit. Built from Heyl’s own words and images, this video essay kicks off the Chicago Media Histories Project with a rough-edged tribute to a nearly…
When was AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL released?
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL was released on December 1, 2025.
How long is AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL?
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL runs 11 minutes.
Who directed AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL?
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL was directed by Josh B Mabe.
Who is in the cast of AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL?
The cast of AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE: KURT HEYL includes Kurt Heyl (Self (archive footage)).