Borders (1989)
Borders (1989), directed by Joe Tripician, starring Robert Anton Wilson and Brian Freemantle.
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Synopsis
A philosophical flume ride through the physical, political and moral borders that inhibit the free movement of people and ideas. Mixing commentary, computer graphics, dramatizations, and investigative journalism, Borders probes the unsettling paradoxes behind immigration, drugs, Star Wars, and other topics.
- Joe TripicianDirector, Editing, Producer, Writer
- Merrill AldighieriDirector, Producer, Writer
Trivia
- It premiered on May 5, 1989, a Friday.
- It runs 0h53 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosCo-Directions Inc., New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, GBH, New Television Workshop
- CountriesUnited States
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Filming locations
- New York City
Cast
- Robert Anton Wilson Self - Philosopher, Author
- Brian Freemantle Self - Author, Journalist
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Michio Kaku
Self - Prof. Theoretical Physics, CUNY - Margaret Randall Self - Poet - Political Analyst
- Juanita Kreps Self - First Woman Secretary of Commerce
- Rene Self - Painter, Sculptor
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Steve Buscemi
Ted - Richard Leighton Guard
- Mark Folger Kevin
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Mark Boone Junior
Bob -
Geoff Lee
Co-Worker Nuclear Plant -
Rae C. Wright
Jane - Gustavo de la Vina Self - Deputy Chief Patrol Agent
- John Draper Self (archive footage)
Quiz about this movie
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21 Up
7.4
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Tyson
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Avatar: Mergulho Profundo - Edição Especial de 20/20
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7.0
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Nos Bastidores de Gavião Arqueiro
7.2
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Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars
6.4
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35 Up
7.6
Crew
- Joe Tripician Director
- Merrill Aldighieri Director
- Joe Tripician Editing
- Joe Tripician Producer
- Merrill Aldighieri Producer
- Joe Tripician Writer
- Merrill Aldighieri Writer
Questions about this film
What is Borders about?
Borders: A philosophical flume ride through the physical, political and moral borders that inhibit the free movement of people and ideas. Mixing commentary, computer graphics, dramatizations, and investigative journalism, Borders probes the unsettling paradoxes behind immigration, drugs, Star Wars, and other topics.
Who directed Borders?
Borders was directed by Joe Tripician and Merrill Aldighieri in 1989.
Who stars in Borders?
The cast of Borders includes Robert Anton Wilson, Brian Freemantle, Michio Kaku, Margaret Randall and Juanita Kreps.
How long is Borders?
Borders runs for 53 minutes, or 0h53.
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