Records the evolution of the Northwestern University Mime Company from its initial orientation to its first performance. The company consists of students who had no previous training in the art. The film also reveals the kinds of mental and physical discipline demanded by mime as an art form. No other credits available.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504380
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Mime
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)