
Invocation: Maya Deren
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April 24, 1986
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Documentary
Maya Deren is a legend of avant-garde cinema. This authoritative biography of the charismatic filmmaker, poet and anthropologist features excerpts from her pioneering Meshes of the Afternoon and her unfinished documentary on Haiti, interviews with Stan Brakhage and Jonas Mekas, and recordings of her lectures. Narrated by actress Helen Mirren, this definitive documentary offers startling insights into one of the most intriguing, accomplished figures in cinema history.
Featured Crew
Jo Ann Kaplan
Director
Susan Manning
Editor
Adam Rodgers
Cinematography
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Cast

Helen Mirren
Narrator

Maya Deren
Herself (archive footage)

Jana Shelden
Reader

Jonas Mekas
Himself

Stan Brakhage
Himself