(Evolution of the Red Star)

Content: Opening with a classic image of Chairman Mao spewing red star tears, this animation is a masterful example of Beckett’s distinctive technique as he continuously develops a cycle of six drawings, culminating in their transmutation via the optical printer. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with iotaCenter and National Film Preservation Foundation in 2007.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Animation

Runtime:

7 minutes

Year:

1973

Directors:

Adam Beckett

Production companies:

CalArts

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Crews:

Music

Sound Mixer

Director