A train traveled 4,000 miles from New York to San Francisco, hosting ten art happenings featuring various musicians and artists along the way.
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A train traveled 4,000 miles from New York to San Francisco, hosting ten art happenings featuring various musicians and artists along the way.
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Synopsis
Doug Aitken's train travels from New York to San Francisco, covering 4,000 miles in 2013. Over 24 days, the project features ten art happenings with contributions from musicians and artists like Patti Smith, Beck, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Each one-minute segment captures the creativity of participants as they produce music, visual art, and performances. The film, released in 2015, reflects on art and travel while documenting a unique collaboration across diverse communities.
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The GuardianA trans-American rail journey, picking up musicians en route, forms the basis for an engaging sound and light show.
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Why Watch
- See Patti Smith and Beck perform on a train.
- Find out about Aitken's kinetic light sculpture.
- Meet diverse artists from music to visual arts.
Did You Know
- The film was released at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015.
- Station to Station includes 62 one-minute films.
- The filmmakers traveled 4,000 miles by train from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
- Art happenings occurred at 10 different stops along the route.
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Who directed the film Station to Station?
Doug Aitken directed the film Station to Station.
How long is the film Station to Station?
Station to Station has a total duration of 71 minutes.
What was the route taken by the train in Station to Station?
The train traveled 4,000 miles from New York to San Francisco.
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