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Essence of Life

7.0200225mMovieDocumentary

Filmmaker Godfrey Reggio and composer Philip Glass talk about their 1982 film "Koyaanisqatsi."

DirectorGreg Carson
ProducersJonathan Schneidman·Greg Carson

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Cast · Directed by Greg Carson

GRGodfrey Reggio
Godfrey Reggio
Interviewee
PGPhilip Glass
Philip Glass
Interviewee

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