John Cage: Journeys in Sound(2012)
John Cage: Journeys in Sound Synopsis
A sonic innovator or an expert on chance? This documentary by Oscar-winning director Allan Miller and Emmy-winner Paul Smaczny pays tribute to the most fascinating American avant-garde composer. Shot in America, Germany and Japan, 'Journeys in Sound' premieres rare archival footage and features associates of John Cage and contemporary artists.
John Cage: Journeys in Sound (2012) is a documentary film directed by Paul Smaczny, released on November 14, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars John Cage, William Anastasi, Irvine Arditti and Dove Bradshaw. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Smaczny
- Writers:
- Anne-Kathrin Peitz
- Producers:
- Paul Smaczny, Anne-Kathrin Peitz
- Cinematographer:
- Nyika Jancsó
- Production:
- WDR, Accentus Music
- Status:
- Released
John Cage: Journeys in Sound (2012) Trailer
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cage
as Self (archive footage)
- William Anastasi
William Anastasi
as Self
- Irvine Arditti
Irvine Arditti
as Self
- Dove Bradshaw
Dove Bradshaw
as Self
- Julia Henning
Julia Henning
as Self
Toshio Hosokawa
as Self
- Mayumi Miyata
Mayumi Miyata
as Self
Yoko Ono
as Self
- Wolfgang Rihm
Wolfgang Rihm
as Self
- Steffen Schleiermacher
Steffen Schleiermacher
as Self
- Calvin Tomkins
Calvin Tomkins
as Self
- David Tudor
David Tudor
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Paul Smaczny, written by Anne-Kathrin Peitz, produced by Paul Smaczny and Anne-Kathrin Peitz.
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John Cage: Journeys in Sound online?
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound (2012) is available to stream on GuideDoc. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in John Cage: Journeys in Sound?
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The main cast of John Cage: Journeys in Sound (2012) includes John Cage, William Anastasi, Irvine Arditti, Dove Bradshaw and Julia Henning. The film was directed by Paul Smaczny. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Cage: Journeys in Sound released?
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound was released on November 14, 2012 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is John Cage: Journeys in Sound worth watching?
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound (2012) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for John Cage: Journeys in Sound?
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