Blocking
Jun 19, 1974 · 16m
Director
General IdeaOverview
This performance was held on June 19, 1974 at The Western Front, an artist-run centre in Vancouver. It was the first of General Idea’s five “audience rehearsals.” In these performances, the artists instructed their spectators when and how to gasp, laugh, and applaud, ensuring “appropriate mass reactions” for The 1984 Miss General Idea Pageant: a performance in the form of a beauty pageant, complete with contestants, judges, and a winner. Blocking was staged as a television broadcast, revealing the importance of the documentation, circulation, and preservation of General Idea’s work.
Cast of Blocking
Crew of Blocking
About Blocking
What is Blocking about?
This performance was held on June 19, 1974 at The Western Front, an artist-run centre in Vancouver. It was the first of General Idea’s five “audience rehearsals.” In these performances, the artists instructed their spectators when and how to gasp, laugh, and applaud, ensuring “appropriate mass reactions” for The 1984 Miss General Idea Pageant: a performance in the form of a beauty pageant…
When was Blocking released?
Blocking was released on June 19, 1974.
How long is Blocking?
Blocking runs 16 minutes.
Who directed Blocking?
Blocking was directed by General Idea.
Who is in the cast of Blocking?
The cast of Blocking includes AA Bronson (Himself), Felix Partz (Himself) and Jorge Zontal (Himself).