”TheRequiem Mass for Andy Warhol”

(c) 1987

On February 22, 1987 Andy Warhol, a leading contributor to thePop art scene died. One month later, in the remenants of an old bra factory, aperformance was conducted and video taped as a memorial.  In the tradition of Warhol’s era, thismemorial was conducted as a happening with improvisational dialogue and camerawork. The performance was subsequently edited down to 16 minutes and aired onBolingbrook Community Television that same year.

Actors Details

Tom Billings Genre Experimental

altar-mimes Director Mark Nelson Producer Mark Nelson

FinalCut Mark Nelson

BillLaw

Music/organ Gary Canone

Language English

AudienceRating G (General)

RunningTime 16 minutes

Country USA