Bye Bye Kipling(1986)

Bye Bye Kipling is an experimental documentary capturing a groundbreaking live satellite broadcast linking Japan, Korea, and the United States. The film documents performances and interviews with cultural luminaries including artist Keith Haring, architect Arata Isozaki, composer Philip Glass, and musician Lou Reed, alongside the Kodo Drummers, Charlotte Moorman, and Nam June Paik. A striking sequence pairs a classical Western music performance in Japan with traditional Kabuki dancers, creating a collision of artistic traditions across continents. The project explores cross-cultural exchange and artistic innovation through this ambitious technological feat.