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200785 minGdocumentary

Turn Me On

200785 minGdocumentary

Steve Ben Israel, alongside avant-garde figures like Peter Schumann and Amiri Baraka, showcases the vibrant spirit of 20th-century underground art through performances and archival footage.

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Steve Ben Israel, alongside avant-garde figures like Peter Schumann and Amiri Baraka, showcases the vibrant spirit of 20th-century underground art through performances and archival footage.

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Marc Hurauxdirector

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkincast

Uschi Obermaier

Uschi Obermaiercast

Amiri Baraka

Amiri Barakacast

Steven Ben Israelcast

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Steve Ben Israel, a member of the Living Theater, joins other key figures from avant-garde movements in "Turn Me On." The documentary features puppet creator Peter Schumann and photographer Alain Dister, along with dramatist Amiri Baraka. It presents a collection of performances and archival footage, including electrifying segments with Jimi Hendrix. The film runs for 85 minutes and captures the spirit of underground art and its influential personalities from the 20th century.

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