The Manhattan Book of the Dead (1995)
A Ritual Opera
1995 · 1h 45m · Music
Genres: Music
The Manhattan Book of the Dead was my response to the ongoing AIDS crisis that was plaguing NYC (and elsewhere in the late 80s-mid 90s). I just felt like I needed to do something more concrete than merely going about my business.
Director: Ching Valdes-Aran
Writers: David First
Music by: David First
Cast
Thomas Buckner as The SurvivorLisa Karrer as Ambivalent AngelKaren Goldfeder as Ambivalent AngelKaren Haight as Ambivalent AngelPascal Benichou as DancerCavin Bodouin as DancerMore like this
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