FLicKeR
Presented by International House Philadelphia at The Ibrahim Theater at International House
November 4, 2009
FLicKeR, dir. Nik Sheehan, Canada, 2008, video, 72 mins, color & b/w. Created by poet, artist, calligrapher and mystic Brion Gysin in 1961, The Dream Machine looks simple enough – a 100-watt light bulb, a motor and a rotating cylinder with cutouts. But Gysin believed The Dream Machine would offer a drugless high that would revolutionize human consciousness. Users just in front of it, close their eyes, and wait for the visions to come. With a custom-made Dream Machine in tow, director Sheehan takes us on a journey into the life of Gysin – his art, complex ideas and friendships with some of the 20th century’s key counterculture figures. Featuring writer and Dream Machine enthusiast William S Burroughs, singer Marianne Faithfull, singer/artist Genesis P-Orridge, punk rocker Iggy Pop, filmmaker Kenneth Anger and artist/turntablist DJ Spooky, FLicKeR is a truly hypnotic documentary that asks crucial questions about the nature of art and consciousness and imagines a humanity liberated to explore its creativity in complete freedom.
Ticket Info
Tickets: $5-$8
Info Phone: 1.866.468.7619
Dates & Times
Dates:
November 4, 2009
Times:
7 pm
Venue Info
The Ibrahim Theater at International House
3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Accessibility Info
Reviews
There are currently no reviews/comments for this event - be the first to Add a Review/Comment, and let folks know what you think!
Image Gallery
NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.