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Sound Shapes

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One of my first 16mm films, made without a camera as an experiment in how to visualize rhythm. It equates four simple shapes with four simple sounds, made by punching shapes into black film and scratching into the film's optical sound…

DirectorGuy Sherwin

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Sound Shapes — streaming FAQ

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Is Sound Shapes on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Sound Shapes?

Sound Shapes hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 26, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.