The Viking of Sixth Avenue

The Viking of Sixth Avenue

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2015-01-01

A documentary about the colorful life, times and music of a true original, Louis “Moondog” Hardin, an eccentric blind musician and composer who had far-reaching artistic influence in spite of a deliberate decision to live on the streets of New York City. With a wealth of never before seen archival film, home movies and rare audio recordings, the film is told largely from Moondog’s perspective and features interviews with Moondog’s friends, family, collaborators and musicians who cite him as an influence, including Jarvis Cocker, John Zorn, Chris Stein and Debbie Harry, Damon Albarn, Philip Glass, and many more.

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A documentary about the colorful life, times and music of a true original, Louis “Moondog” Hardin, an eccentric blind musician and composer who had far-reaching artistic influence in spite of a deliberate decision to live on the streets of New York City. With a wealth of never before seen archival film, home movies and rare audio recordings, the film is told largely from Moondog’s perspective and features interviews with Moondog’s friends, family, collaborators and musicians who cite him as an influence, including Jarvis Cocker, John Zorn, Chris Stein and Debbie Harry, Damon Albarn, Philip Glass, and many more.

Released

2015-01-01

Runtime

90

Director

Holly Elson

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Hard Working Movies

Hark Pictures

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    Louis “Moondog” Hardin

    Louis “Moondog” Hardin
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    Jarvis Cocker

    Jarvis Cocker
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    John Zorn

    John Zorn
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    Debbie Harry

    Debbie Harry
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    Damon Albarn

    Damon Albarn
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    Philip Glass

    Philip Glass