Awakening from the 20th Century
May 30, 1993 · 35m
Director
Chip LordOverview
"Awakening from the 20th Century" contends with the collision between the actual and the virtual in the city of San Francisco. "Is life becoming virtual?" Lord asks. "Are we witnessing the end of the City? Will the computer replace the automobile?" These questions are taken up by six prominent writers, musicians, and multi-media workers, who describe their own shifting relationships to technology and public space within the city. Awakening from the 20th Century is structured around imagery from several San Francisco sites: the broadcast transmission tower Sutro Tower; "Critical Mass," an activist bicycle event; and locations from the Dashiel Hammet Walking Tour, which are interspersed with scenes from The Maltese Falcon.
Cast of Awakening from the 20th Century
Crew of Awakening from the 20th Century
About Awakening from the 20th Century
What is Awakening from the 20th Century about?
"Awakening from the 20th Century" contends with the collision between the actual and the virtual in the city of San Francisco. "Is life becoming virtual?" Lord asks. "Are we witnessing the end of the City? Will the computer replace the automobile?" These questions are taken up by six prominent writers, musicians, and multi-media workers, who describe their own shifting relationships to…
When was Awakening from the 20th Century released?
Awakening from the 20th Century was released on May 30, 1993.
How long is Awakening from the 20th Century?
Awakening from the 20th Century runs 35 minutes.
Who directed Awakening from the 20th Century?
Awakening from the 20th Century was directed by Chip Lord.
Who is in the cast of Awakening from the 20th Century?
The cast of Awakening from the 20th Century includes Homer Flynn, John Sanborn, Ellen Ullman, Gannon Hall and Rebecca Solnit.