Reel

Peace Tower: Artists Protest Vietnam War

Peace Tower: Artists Protest Vietnam War
Clip: 509534_1_1
Year Shot: 1966 (Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: Color
Tape Master: 1780
Original Film: HFR-DFS-16-048
HD: N/A
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Timecode: 01:32:49 - 01:35:40

Master 1780 - Tape 1 400 artists sent artworks to be affixed to the Peace Tower designed by Mark di Suvero and erected by the L.A. Artists Protest Committee in the Watts area of Los Angeles, California. TLS "Peace, Stop Killing" sign on wall, tilt up to framework of Peace Tower under construction. TLS paintings on Peace Tower. MS artist MARK DI SUVERO kneeling, smoothing cement with wood 2x4 plank. Tilting TLS Peace Tower framework, construction. Low angle MSs bearded white man standing on platform, using hammer to affix donated paintings with political messages to Peace Tower display. CUs paintings, artwork: "Murder No More" & "No War" & "All Wars Are Boyish and Are Fought By Boys." TLSs Peace Tower under construction, workers working. TLS/LSs "Artists Protest Vietnam War" sign beside artwork.