John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It(1990)
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It Synopsis
This 56-minute documentary on America's most controversial and unique composer manages to cover a great many aspects of Cage's work and thought. His love for mushrooms, his Zen beliefs and use of the I Ching, and basic bio details are all explained intelligently and dynamically. Black Mountain, Buckminster Fuller, Rauschenberg, Duchamp are mentioned. Yoko Ono, John Rockwell, Laurie Anderson, Richard Kostelanetz make appearances. Fascinating performance sequences include Margaret Leng-Tan performing on prepared piano, Merce Cunningham and company, and performances of Credo In Us, Water Music, and Third Construction. Demystifies the man who made music from silence, from all sounds, from life.
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It (1990) is a documentary, music and tv movie film directed by Allan Miller, released on September 18, 1990 with a runtime of 55m. It stars John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Yoko Ono and Laurie Anderson.
- Director:
- Allan Miller
- Writers:
- Vivian Perlis
- Producers:
- Vivian Perlis
- Status:
- Released
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cage
as Self
- Merce Cunningham
Merce Cunningham
as Self
Yoko Ono
as Self
Laurie Anderson
as Self
- Margaret Leng Tan
Margaret Leng Tan
as Herself
- Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Rauschenberg
as Himself
- Patricia Denk Powers
Patricia Denk Powers
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Allan Miller, written by Vivian Perlis, produced by Vivian Perlis.
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John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It?
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The main cast of John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It (1990) includes John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Yoko Ono, Laurie Anderson and Margaret Leng Tan. The film was directed by Allan Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It released?
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John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It was released on September 18, 1990 and runs for 55m.