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Merce Cunningham

Mercier Philip "Merce" Cunningham was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of American modern dance for more than 50 years.

Known for

Nova '78
Nova '78
2025 • Self (archive footage)
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
2023 • Self (archive footage)
Cunningham
Cunningham
2019 • Archival Footage
Loops
2011
Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
2001 • Self
Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel
1993 • Self
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
1990 • Self
Points in Space
Points in Space
1987 • Self

Full filmography

Nova '78
Nova '78
2025 • Self (archive footage)
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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
2023 • Self (archive footage)
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Cunningham
Cunningham
2019 • Archival Footage
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All Star Video
All Star Video
1985 • Self (archive footage)
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Antic Meet
Antic Meet
1964 • Dancer
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Appalachian Spring
Appalachian Spring
1944 • The Preacher
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Exchange
Unknown year
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Merce Cunningham – Biography, Known For & Filmography