A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
May 20, 1980
Original Title:
The Simple Song
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 1
When The Commercial Album was released in 1980, Phonogram and Celluloid Records financed the production of four One Minute Movies with which to promote the album in Europe. The Residents hired their long-time collaborator Graeme Whifler to direct short clips for “Moisture” and “The Simple Song”, and directed another two themselves, “The Act of Being Polite” and “Perfect Love”.
Assistant Director:
Helen Purdum
Costumer:
Pam Minor
Director:
Graeme Whifler
Director of Photography:
Phil Perkins
Makeup Artist:
Fredrick Ennett
Production Assistant:
Samala Ray
Tim Galardi
Wathta Ray
Warland Ray
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