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Street Songs

Street Songs

Oct 18, 1983 · 10m

Director

Jonas Mekas

Overview

"STREET SONGS is a 1966 performance, in France, of a section of the Living Theater's 'Mysteries and Smaller Pieces.' Based on a chance-determined scenario written by Jackson Maclow in 1961, STREET SONGS weaves militant political chants into a mandala of mantras. Julian Becvk sits cross legged on an empty stage; the slogan he repeats - 'Free All Men! Ban the Bomb! Stop the War! Free the Blacks! Change the World!' - are both meditation and calls to action, as a crowd of voices answers each slogan and actors join him on stage to pace in a circle, clasp one another's shoulders and collectively breath 'Ohmm...' ..." -- Sally Banes, Village Voice, October 18, 1983

Cast of Street Songs

Crew of Street Songs

About Street Songs

What is Street Songs about?

"STREET SONGS is a 1966 performance, in France, of a section of the Living Theater's 'Mysteries and Smaller Pieces.' Based on a chance-determined scenario written by Jackson Maclow in 1961, STREET SONGS weaves militant political chants into a mandala of mantras. Julian Becvk sits cross legged on an empty stage; the slogan he repeats - 'Free All Men! Ban the Bomb! Stop the War! Free the Blacks!…

When was Street Songs released?

Street Songs was released on October 18, 1983.

How long is Street Songs?

Street Songs runs 10 minutes.

Who directed Street Songs?

Street Songs was directed by Jonas Mekas.

Who is in the cast of Street Songs?

The cast of Street Songs includes Julian Beck.