The Banana Man
Jan 01, 1983 · 28m
Director
Mike KelleyOverview
"This is my only truly solo video project. The tape is an exploration of character and was done in direct reaction to my performance work at the time, which was characterless. Video seemed a good way, by virtue of it not operating in 'real' time, of dealing with character and psychological motivation. 'The Banana Man' was a minor figure on a children's television show I watched in my youth. I, myself, never saw this performer. Everything I know about him was told to me by my friends. The Banana Man is an attempt at constructing the psychology of the character — problematized by the fact that the character is already a fictional one, and by the fact that none of my observations were direct ones."
Cast of The Banana Man
Crew of The Banana Man
About The Banana Man
What is The Banana Man about?
"This is my only truly solo video project. The tape is an exploration of character and was done in direct reaction to my performance work at the time, which was characterless. Video seemed a good way, by virtue of it not operating in 'real' time, of dealing with character and psychological motivation. 'The Banana Man' was a minor figure on a children's television show I watched in my youth. I…
When was The Banana Man released?
The Banana Man was released on January 1, 1983.
How long is The Banana Man?
The Banana Man runs 28 minutes.
Who directed The Banana Man?
The Banana Man was directed by Mike Kelley.
Who is in the cast of The Banana Man?
The cast of The Banana Man includes Mike Kelley.