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Merce Cunningham - A Lifetime of Dance |
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Merce Cunningham's revolutionary take on modern dance is brilliantly explained in A Lifetime of Dance, which places interviews with the master, and footage of his work, front and center. It's also one big breathtaking performance piece, with endless film of his many abstract works, intercut with thoughtful comments by early members of Cunningham's dance company (founded in 1953), and dance critics and historians. John Cage, whose percussive compositions became a hallmark of the Cunningham style, is fondly recollected by troupe members and Cunningham ("John Cage was just a plain bright soul"). It's tremendously educational, whether presenting historical footage, offering remarks by Cunningham about his obsession with movement, or bringing his work into the '90s, when he was once again considered radical for incorporating computer technology into choreography. Above all, it's enchanting, and simply fun, to view the dozens of clips of Cunningham and his company, always humorously at work. --Valerie J. Nelson
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