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Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson

A concert film directed by and featuring the music of Laurie Anderson, filmed at the Park Theater in Union City, New Jersey, during the summer of 1985. The film includes songs from her 1984 album 1984’s “Mister Heartbreak” and selections from her 1983 “United States” show, along with eclectic, experimental visuals blending film, animation, dance and electronics.

Top Cast

  • Laurie Anderson

    Laurie Anderson

    Self - Keyboards, Vocals / Fenway Bergamot / The Voice of Reason

  • Joy Askew

    Joy Askew

    Self - Keyboards, Vocals

  • Adrian Belew

    Adrian Belew

    Self - Guitar, Vocals

  • William S. Burroughs

    William S. Burroughs

    Self

  • Dickie Landry

    Dickie Landry

    Self - Horns, Winds (as Richard Landry)

  • Dolette McDonald

    Dolette McDonald

    Self - Vocals

  • Park Won-Sang

    Park Won-Sang

    Self - Kayageum, Voice (as Sang Won Park)

  • Janice Pendarvis

    Janice Pendarvis

    Self - Vocals

  • David Van Tieghem

    David Van Tieghem

    Self - Percussion

Overview

A concert film directed by and featuring the music of Laurie Anderson, filmed at the Park Theater in Union City, New Jersey, during the summer of 1985. The film includes songs from her 1984 album 1984’s “Mister Heartbreak” and selections from her 1983 “United States” show, along with eclectic, experimental visuals blending film, animation, dance and electronics.

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