“A tantalizing portrait.” - Owen Gleiberman, Variety
“Paik’s light-hearted spirit does thrum through these minutes, exciting our eyes not only by way of Paik’s self-deprecating humor, but his philosophical musings and his inventive spirit.” - Robert Daniels, rogerebert.com
Saturday, May 20 at 3:30pm | Nam June Paik, the father of video art, coined the phrase “the electronic superhighway” long before the internet existed. The Korean-born Paik (1932-2006) was a pillar of the avant-garde art scene and transformed modern image-making with his sculptures, films, and performances. A classical composer, subversive trickster, and pioneer of experimental “interventions,” Paik’s influences ranged from traditional Korean dance to Buddhism, space travel, and beyond. Narrated by Steven Yeun (MINARI), Amanda Kim uses archival footage and clips from Paik's work to recount his collaborations and fascinations with David Bowie, Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, Allen Ginsberg, Merce Cunningham, and his mentor and friend John Cage. Preceded by SINCERELY MINÉ OKUBO (2022, dir. Yuka Murakami, 15 min.).
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Best Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
Asian American Showcase: Presented as an annual collaboration with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media and now celebrating its 26th year, the Asian American Showcase provides a platform for new work by established and emerging Asian American filmmakers. View full festival.
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