Virtues Of Negative Fascination
1986 · 1h 10m
Documentary
Directed by
Jonathan Reiss
,
Joe Rees
Overview
Five mechanized performances of Survival Research Laboratories, 1985-1986. 70 min. of endless pursuits, unavoidable captures, and merciless punishments.
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