Stan Brakhage: Filmmaker

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Exploring the life and impact of an avant-garde filmmaker, this collection features essays, photographs, and personal reflections that celebrate his innovative techniques and artistic vision. Known for nearly four hundred short films, including notable works like "Dog Star Man," he revolutionized independent cinema in the 1960s with his unique approaches to narrative and visual storytelling. Contributions from historians and fellow filmmakers highlight his significant role in shaping the aesthetic and political landscape of filmmaking from his early career through the 1980s.