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Movie · 1989 · 88 min

Talk Normal (1989)

“A Lecture by Laurie Anderson.”

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Talk Normal is a 1989 movie (Music and Documentary). Talk Normal was directed by Hiroyoshi Usui and Zenboku Sato. Talk Normal runs 88 minutes. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Talk Normal in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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Plot

At the '87 Tokyo International Video Biennale, held at Spiral Hall, performance artist Laurie Anderson gave the unforgettable lecture-demonstration, "Talk Normal". In "Talk Normal", Anderson discusses the many elements that distinguish her work, from the unique violins that serve as her alter egos, to her video clone, to her experiments with electronics and her personal homage to Oscar Schlemmer's Bauhaus dances. Through excerpts from the film Home of the Brave, the television program What You Mean We?, and the music videos for her songs O Superman and Sharkey's Day, Anderson draws you into an eclectic world where sight and sound are united. In "Talk Normal", New York's best known performance artist talks about herself.

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Where can I watch Talk Normal?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Talk Normal in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Talk Normal?

The main cast of Talk Normal includes Laurie Anderson.

Who directed Talk Normal?

Talk Normal was directed by Hiroyoshi Usui and Zenboku Sato.

When was Talk Normal released?

Talk Normal was released on January 1, 1989.

How long is Talk Normal?

Talk Normal runs 88 minutes.

What should I watch if I liked Talk Normal?

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Updated: October 28, 2026 ·