Camera Three Season 17 Episodes

Episode 1

Boulez on Varese, Part One

Sun, Sep 12, 1971

Pierre Boulez discusses the 1920's composition "Offrandes" by Edgard Varese with Boston Globe writer and critic Michael Steinberg; followed by a performance of the music.

Episode 2

Boulez on Varese: Part 2

Sun, Sep 19, 1971

Episode 3

Moving Together: Mind and Body

Sun, Sep 26, 1971

Al Huang , a Chinese-born teacher of tai chi explains the eastern dance movement and meditation.

Episode 4

Notes on the New York Film Festival

Sun, Oct 3, 1971

Film critic Molly Haskell talks with directors Peter Bogdonovich and Henry Jaglom about the 9th annual New York Film Festival. Includes footage of their films: "The Last Picture Show" and "A Safe Place."

Episode 5

The Art of Classical Guitar

Sun, Oct 10, 1971

Episode 6

Persian Legacy

Sun, Oct 17, 1971

Episode 7

"Fall", a film by Tom DeWitt

Sun, Oct 24, 1971

Experimental film maker Tom DeWitt presents "Fall,"demonstrating radical techniques used to achieve new images and effects in his 15 minute, 16mm film.

Episode 8

Topaze, Mark of a Forgotten Master

Sun, Oct 31, 1971

Film historians Herman Weinberg and William K. Everson discuss the career of director Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast, includes excerpts of his film "Topaz".

Episode 9

Color Music

Sun, Nov 7, 1971

Episode 10

Gilberto Gil

Sun, Nov 14, 1971

Brazilian singer and guitarist GilBertie Gil performs music that displays the influence of Latin American, Portuguese, jazz and primitive "countryside" forms.

Episode 11

Nijinsky by Bejart: Part 1

Sun, Nov 21, 1971

Episode 12

Nijinsky by Bejart: Part 2

Sun, Nov 28, 1971

Maurice Bejart presents a 'biography in dance' of the great Russian ballet artist Nijinsky (1890 - 1950). The first of two parts.

Episode 13

A Primer for "2001: A Space Odyssey"

Sun, Dec 5, 1971

The widely acclaimed film "2001, A Space Odyssey," directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1968, is discussed. Film clips are presented with some behind-the-scenes information and references to material not included in the film.

Episode 14

Goddess Dancers of Cambodia

Sun, Dec 12, 1971

Asian arts expert Faubion Bowers presents the Palace Dancers of Cambodia who perform two dances from the classical repertoire.

Episode 15

Parables from Godspell

Sun, Dec 19, 1971

Episode 16

Search for Ecstasy: Morocco

Sun, Dec 26, 1971

The National Dance Company of Morocco offers different types of native dances displaying their religious aspects, symbolism and traditions. Comprised of dancers from various tribes they displays variety of influences from both Arabic and African sources.

Episode 17

Josef Albers

Sun, Jan 2, 197230 mins

Josef Albers at 83 years of age in conversation with arts critic Grace Glueck. One of the seminal painters of our generation, his influence as a teacher of art in America has been enormous. Film excerpts show him at work and teaching at Black Mountain College before World War Two. He discusses his aesthetic, why he has concentrated on experimenting with the square, and the nature of teaching art.

Episode 18

Worship of Music: The Dagar Singers of India

Sun, Jan 9, 1972

Episode 19

An Examination of Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange"

Sun, Jan 16, 1972

Episode 20

Acrobatics of Dance: The Sierra Leone National Dance Troupe

Sun, Jan 23, 1972

The Sierra Leone National Dance Company performs dances that reflect the cultural diversity and tribal traditions of the country.

Episode 21

The Juilliard String Quartet: The First Quarter Century

Sun, Jan 30, 1972

In celebration of the 25fh anniversary of the founding of the famous quartet, the Juilliard String Quartet perform. Included Is a discussion of the music and the quartet illustrates various string techniques.

Episode 22

The Ritual Athletes of Iran: The Sport of Religion

Sun, Feb 6, 1972

Episode 23

Tonadillas de Granados: Pilar Lorengar

Sun, Feb 20, 1972

Episode 25

Gisela May Sings Brecht

Sun, Mar 5, 1972

Episode 26

National Theatre of the Deaf

Sun, Mar 12, 1972

Composer Joe Layton choreographs two performance pieces for a group of young deaf actors from the National Theater of the Deaf. Signing and voice-over commentary accompany some of the program.

Episode 27

Stan Vanderbeek - The Computer Generation

Sun, Mar 19, 1972

Experimental filmmaker Stan Van Der Beek with friend and computer expert Wade Shaw at the MIT Center for Advanced Visual Studies discuss the inevitable interaction of computers with artistic creativity.

Episode 28

Theater of Latin America: Fair of Opinion

Sun, Mar 26, 1972

Episode 29

Louise Nevelson

Sun, Apr 9, 1972

Episode 30

Novella Nelson: Excerpts From My Life

Sun, Apr 16, 1972

A performance and reflections by actress-singer Novella Nelson who is joined by musicians Linda Twine, Freddie Waites, and Richard Davis.

Episode 31

Japan Old and New: Part 1

Sun, Apr 30, 1972

Episode 32

Japan Old and New: Part 2

Sun, May 7, 1972

Episode 33

The City in the Image of Man: Ideas and Work of Paolo Soleri Part 1

Sun, May 14, 1972

Episode 34

The City in the Image of Man: The Ideas and Words of Paolo Soleri Part 2

Sun, May 21, 1972

Episode 35

The City in the Image of Man: The Ideas and Words of Paolo Soleri Part 3

Sun, May 28, 1972

Episode 36

The City in the Image of Man: The Ideas and Words of Paolo Soleri Part 4

Sun, Jun 4, 1972

Episode 37

Chester Himes: Reflections

Sun, Jun 11, 1972

Acclaimed Black author and long-time expatriate Chester Himes discusses his life and work with the young Black poetess Nikki Giovanni.

Episode 38

Serendipity

Thu, Jun 8, 1972

Episode 39

Fine Art of Film Animation - John & Faith Hubley

Sun, Jun 25, 1972

Episode 40

Radical Theater: Then and Now

Sun, Jul 9, 1972

Episode 41

The Illustrated Alfred Hitchcock: Part 1

Sun, Jul 16, 1972

An interview with director Alfred Hitchcock, exploring his themes and work.

Episode 42

The Illustrated Alfred Hitchcock: Part 2

Sun, Jul 23, 1972

An interview with director, Alfred Hitchcock, exploring his themes and work.

Episode 43

The Sufi Way

Sun, Jul 30, 1972

Filmmaker Elda Hartley Introduces her movie about the life of the Sufi religion masters and their disciples. Huston Smith, professor of philosophy at M.I.T. wrote and narrates the film.