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Burden

2016 · 88 min · Director: Timothy Marrinan, Richard Dewey

Burden (2016) is a documentary, directed by Timothy Marrinan and Richard Dewey. It stars Chris Burden and Larry Bell. The 88-minute film holds an audience score of 5.8/10.

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Chris Burden Chris Burden L Larry Bell B Bruce Dunlap B Barbara Burden Marina Abramović Marina Abramović Vito Acconci Vito Acconci

What Burden Is About

The documentary follows the work of the American artist Chris Burden from beginning to end. In the early seventies, while still a student, Burden became known for performances that put his own body at risk: he had himself shot, shut himself in a small locker for days, had himself given electric shocks. The film gives these both through footage from the period and through interviews made near the end of his life. In later years Burden turned to large installations, and his piece made of old street lamps, standing in front of the museum in Los Angeles, became one of the emblems of the city. The account treats those two ends as part of the same story. The eighty eight minute American documentary by Timothy Marrinan and Richard Dewey was completed in 2016.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burden about?

The documentary follows the work of the American artist Chris Burden from beginning to end. In the early seventies, while still a student, Burden became known for performances that put his own body at risk: he had himself shot, shut himself in a small locker for days, had himself given electric shocks.

Where can I watch Burden?

Burden is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Burden?

Burden runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).

When did Burden come out?

Burden was released in 2016.

Who directed Burden?

Burden was directed by Timothy Marrinan and Richard Dewey.

Who stars in Burden?

Burden stars Chris Burden, Larry Bell, Bruce Dunlap, Barbara Burden.

What is Burden's rating?

Burden holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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