The Red Thread

The definitive work on Larry Gottheim, a key figure in the history of American experimental film. Gottheim's account of the evolution of his work over the decades provides an extraordinary window onto the development of the art form in America in the late 20th century. His own account of his lifelong exploration of the boundaries of cinematic perception is here combined with the reflections of other major film artists and critics on the importance of his work. "Early on, Gottheim (and other film