Harry Everett Smith was a visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian, mystic, and largely self-taught student of anthropology. Smith was an important figure in the Beat Generation scene in New York City, and his activities, such as his use of mind-altering substances and interest in esoteric spirituality, anticipated aspects of the Hippie movement. Besides his films, most notably his full length cutout animated film Heaven and Earth Magic (1962), Smith is also widely known for his influential Anthology of American Folk Music, drawn from his extensive collection of out-of-print commercial 78 rpm recordings.
Harry Smith
Active - 1947 - 2007 |
Birth - May 29, 1923 |
Death - Nov 26, 1991 |
Genres - Animation, Documentary, Biography, Drama, Fantasy
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Subgenres - Animated Short
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