Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson

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Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson

Released: Apr 27, 1986

Runtime: 1h 30m

Rating: ⭐ 8.2 / 10

Music Documentary

Overview

A concert film directed by and featuring the music of Laurie Anderson, filmed at the Park Theater in Union City, New Jersey, during the summer of 1985. The film includes songs from her 1984 album 1984’s “Mister Heartbreak” and selections from her 1983 “United States” show, along with eclectic, experimental visuals blending film, animation, dance and electronics.

Top Billed Cast

Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson

Self - Keyboards, Vocals / Fenway Bergamot / The Voice of Reason

Joy Askew

Joy Askew

Self - Keyboards, Vocals

Adrian Belew

Adrian Belew

Self - Guitar, Vocals

William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

Self

Dickie Landry

Dickie Landry

Self - Horns, Winds (as Richard Landry)

Dolette McDonald

Dolette McDonald

Self - Vocals

Park Won-Sang

Park Won-Sang

Self - Kayageum, Voice (as Sang Won Park)

Janice Pendarvis

Janice Pendarvis

Self - Vocals

David Van Tieghem

David Van Tieghem

Self - Percussion

Bobby Butler

Bobby Butler

Self - Vocals