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As we sit on the meadows green

Title
As we sit on the meadows green [videorecording] / a film by DeeDee Halleck and George Griffin.
Publication
Willow, N.Y. : Viewing Habits, 1974.

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Additional Authors
  • Schumann, Peter, 1934-
  • Halleck, DeeDee.
  • Griffin, George.
  • Bread and Puppet Theater.
Description
1 videocassette (23 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Documentary (without narration) on the Bread and Puppet Theater company's 1974 "Domestic Resurrection" fair and circus. According to the cassette label, this was the first big production of the annual festival that became known as "Our Domestic Resurrection Circus." This documentary depicts excerpts from the open-air performances as well as other activities associated with the festival, including peepshows, music-making and informal dancing, and bread-baking. The skits involve the company's signature large-scale puppets and politically-oriented subject matter.
Alternative Title
Meadows green
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Puppet works.
  • Video.
  • Documentaries and factual films and programs.
Note
  • Title on wrapper: Meadows green.
Credits (note)
  • [Artistic] direction, Peter Schumann.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at Cate Farm, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont, on July 26 and 27, 1974.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-5058
OCLC
NYPY01-F608
Title
As we sit on the meadows green [videorecording] / a film by DeeDee Halleck and George Griffin.
Imprint
Willow, N.Y. : Viewing Habits, 1974.
Event
Videotaped at Cate Farm, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont, on July 26 and 27, 1974.
Credits
[Artistic] direction, Peter Schumann.
Performer
Performed by Bread and Puppet Theater.
Local Subject
Open air performances -- United States.
Added Author
Schumann, Peter, 1934- director.
Halleck, DeeDee. Videographer
Griffin, George. Videographer
Bread and Puppet Theater.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-5058
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