Two Wrenching Departures


1h 30m 2007

Brief Synopsis

In October 1989, estranged friends Bob Fleischner and Jack Smith died within a week of each other. Ken Jacobs met Smith through Fleischner in 1955 at CUNY night school, where the three were studying camera techniques. This experimental work, first performed in 1989 as a live Nervous System piece, is

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

In October 1989, estranged friends Bob Fleischner and Jack Smith died within a week of each other. Ken Jacobs met Smith through Fleischner in 1955 at CUNY night school, where the three were studying camera techniques. This experimental work, first performed in 1989 as a live Nervous System piece, is made in response to the loss of Jacobs' friends.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 17, 2007

Released in United States Winter January 17, 2007

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Cinema Regained) January 24-February 4, 2007.

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Released in United States January 17, 2007 (New York City)

Released in United States Winter January 17, 2007