Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson

A concert film directed by and featuring the music of Laurie Anderson, filmed at the Park Theater in Union City, New Jersey, during the summer of 1985. The film includes songs from her 1984 album 1984’s “Mister Heartbreak” and selections from her 1983 “United States” show, along with eclectic, experimental visuals blending film, animation, dance and electronics.

Cast

Laurie Anderson

Played Self - Keyboards, Vo…
Joy Askew

Played Self - Keyboards, Vo…
Adrian Belew

Played Self - Guitar, Vocal…
William S. Burroughs

Played Self
Dickie Landry

Played Self - Horns, Winds …
Dolette McDonald

Played Self - Vocals
Park Won-Sang

Played Self - Kayageum, Voi…
Janice Pendarvis

Played Self - Vocals
David Van Tieghem

Played Self - Percussion
Bobby Butler

Played Self - Vocals
Sam Butler

Played Self - Vocals
Jimmy Carter

Played Self - Vocals
Jane Ira Bloom

Played Self - Horns
Bill Obrecht

Played Self - Horns
Isidro Bobadillo

Played Self - Percussion
Daniel Ponce

Played Self - Percussion
Paula Mazur

Played Game Show Hostess

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