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Straight and Narrow

December 31, 1970 0h 9m

Originally released in 1970. Straight and Narrow is a feature film. directed by Tony Conrad. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Straight and Narrow is a study of subjective colour and visual rhythm, although it is printed on black and white film, the hypnotic pacing of the images will cause most viewers to experience a programmed gamut of hallucinatory colour effects. Through the intermediary of rhythm, the maximal impact is drawn from the simplest of universal human images: straight horizontal and vertical lines. Set to a strong percussive musical background, rapidly alternating images of black and white straight lines are juxtaposed in precise rhythmic patterns to create specific colours... if you can watch without becoming hypnotised...

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 0h 9m 9 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Straight and Narrow about?

Straight and Narrow is a study of subjective colour and visual rhythm, although it is printed on black and white film, the hypnotic pacing of the images will cause most viewers to experience a prog...

Who directed Straight and Narrow?

Straight and Narrow was directed by Tony Conrad.

How long is Straight and Narrow?

Straight and Narrow has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).

When was Straight and Narrow released?

Straight and Narrow was released on December 31, 1970 in theaters.