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Jackelope

Jackelope

1976•1h 0m
Documentary

This documentary by independent filmmaker Ken Harrison provides a look into the contemporary Texas art world of the mid-‘70s. Shot in 1975, Jackelope is loosely divided into three segments, each focusing on three young artists: James Surls, George Green, and Bob Wade. The documentary captures each artist in the more casual moments of their lives, capturing their ideas about art, the artistic process, Texas, and other topics in the process.

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North Texas Public Broadcasting Foundation

Language

EN

Status

Released

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James Surls

Self

Bob Wade

Self

George Green

Self

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