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The R and B Feeling

Synopsis

In 1972 the Los Angeles performance art scene was flourishing, vital and dangerous. It’s founding members went on to define art as we know it. But one of those artists disappeared. Bob Parks returned to the UK, to live with his mother. 35 years later, as tensions build in their bungalow, a tragic accident forces his return to LA.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
70 mins
Director
Marcus Werner Hed, Nathaniel Mellors
Producer
Thomas Viney, Marcus Werner Hed
Editor
Jonathan Stenton , Mariko Montpetit
Film Title Note
Title should read The R&B Feeling

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

USA, UK coproduction

Pundersons Gardens

Thomas Viney

Sales Company

Pundersons Gardens

Thomas Viney

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