
Powaqqatsi(1988)
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.


“Life out of balance”
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

Ed Asner
Self (archive footage)

Pat Benatar
Self

Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage)

Dick Cavett
Self (archive footage)

Marilyn Chambers
Self (archive footage)

Sammy Davis Jr.
Self (archive footage)

Lou Dobbs
Self (archive footage)

Linda Ellerbee
Self (archive footage)

Peter Sellers
Self (archive footage)

Thomas Dolby
Self (archive footage)
Koyaanisqatsi is a documentary, music film released in 1983 exploring themes of human vs nature, technology, civilization, social commentary, rural area, nature run amok. Directed by Godfrey Reggio, it stars Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson. Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.
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