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Four Journeys into Mystic Time: Initiation (1978) | Criteria

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Four Journeys into Mystic Time: Initiation

Four Journeys Into Mystic Time: Initiation

United States • English • 1978 • 28m

Director

Shirley Clarke

Avant-garde Shorts

Synopsis

Part of Shirley Clarke’s cycle FOUR JOURNEYS INTO MYSTIC TIME, this short film observes a dance that represents a spiritual or religious initiation.

Included in
Directed by Shirley Clarke
Position 16
Included in
Shorts for Days: Dance on Film
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorShirley Clarke

ComposerHenry Wolff, Nancy Hennings

ProducerDavid Miller

Cast

Leela Satyendraas Initiate

Jane Wituckias Guide

Charlotte Askewas Initiated

Debbie Dayas Initiated

Laurie Hillsas Initiated

Cindy Kazdanas Initiated

Betty Ann Lester

as Initiated

Susan Levyas Initiated

Diane Myersas Initiated

Diane Nodellas Initiated

Maria Raevuorias Initiated

Jane Roederas Initiated