Movie

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground

20181h 18m

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Director: Chuck Smith
Release date: 2018-05-02
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Chuck Smith Productions

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground — trailer

About Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground is a 2018 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Chuck Smith, starring Barbara Rubin, Jonas Mekas and Amy Taubin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The 29-minute experimental film Christmas on Earth caused a sensation when it first screened in New York City in 1964. Its orgy scenes, double projections and overlapping images shattered artistic conventions and announced a powerful new voice in the city's underground film scene. All the more remarkable, that vision belonged to a teenager, 18-year-old Barbara Rubin. A Zelig of the '60s, she introduced Andy Warhol to the Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan to Kabbalah and bewitched Allen Ginsberg. The same unbridled creativity that inspired her to make films when women simply didn't, saw her breach yet another male domain, Orthodox Judaism, before her mysterious death at 35. Lifelong friend Jonas Mekas saved all her letters, creating a rich archive that filmmaker Chuck Smith carefully sculpts into this fascinating portrait of a nearly forgotten artist. An avante-garde maverick, a rebel in a man's world, Barbara Rubin regains her rightful place in film history.

Cast

Barbara Rubin

Self (archive footage)

Jonas Mekas

Amy Taubin

Bob Dylan

Andy Warhol

Paul Morrissey

Lou Reed

John Cale

Nico

Edie Sedgwick

Sterling Morrison

Maureen Tucker

Themes & keywords

underground film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground in Mexico?+

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground on Netflix?+

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground?+

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground?+

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground stars Barbara Rubin, Jonas Mekas, Amy Taubin, Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol.

When did Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground come out?+

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground is a 2018 movie directed by Chuck Smith.

What genre is Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground?+

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground is Documentary film.

Who directed Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground?+

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground was directed by Chuck Smith.