Dreflix: Rite of Guerrilla Theater

Rite of Guerrilla Theater

Commissioned work by Julian Beck and members of The Living Theatre (featuring Beck and Judith Malina, co-founders of The Living Theatre, in performance) for broadcast on KQED-TV, San Francisco. The Dilexi Series represents a pioneering effort to present works created by artists specifically for broadcast.

1969

0h 30min

Top Billed Cast

Julian Beck
Judith Malina

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