Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Mystic Fire Video
• VHS Release Date: January 25, 2000
• Run Time: 58 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00003O02V
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #492,488 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Third Mind, February 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Third Mind [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This was a fascinating film from a director who clearly shows a lot of talent and sensitivity in creating a "documentary" that goes beyond talking heads by using words, images, and music to convey the synthesis of two great artists--Ray Manzarek of the Doors and the poet Michael McClure. This film is not just for Doors fans--it will appeal to anyone who can appreciate the music of poetry and the poetic rhythms of music. This film not only explores the history behind the partnership of these two icons of the '60s, but also what lies behind the creative and the creating process. I would recommend it for anyone who is touched by the power of words and music. I can't wait to see what this director's next project will be!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Imaginative, April 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Third Mind [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I found W.T. Smith's film to be an innovative and imaginative response to the work of Manzarek and McClure. He managed to bring a genuinely cinematic sensibility to a subject that does not, on the surface, suggest such a response. I recommend this documentary to anyone who is interested in the beats or performance poetry.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, February 11, 2000

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L Moreton (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Third Mind [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This film is for anyone interested in the beat poets and poetry in general. It inspired me to learn more about the beats and that whole era. Manzarek music is great, continuing his brilliant work from the Doors. Mcclure's words and Manzaerk's music go great together. Anyone who's a fan of the Doors and a fan of great poetry should see this film.