The Red Tapes

A three-part video epic in which avant-garde artist Vito Acconci explores the relationship between the self and national mythology. Through multiple vignettes, Acconci brings together a collage of music, photographs, diorama, experimental theater and his own profile, to tell a semi-autobiographical narrative that, in turn, becomes a critique of the alienated quality of American mythology.

• Release date
• January 1, 1977
• Runtime
• 141 min
• Director
• Vito Acconci

Cast

Vito Acconci Himself Ericka Beckman Herself

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Ilona Granet Herself

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Richie O'Halloran Himself

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Kathy Rusch Herself

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David Salle Himself

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Michael Swack Himself