Mike Henderson

When & Where (1984)

A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco's Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson's work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of ...

Just Another Notion (1983)

As a guitar screeches, the image comes into focus. Experimental short film preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012. ...

Ducksarenodinner (1983)

Lights whirl around the frame. Experimental short film preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016. ...

How To Beat A Dead Horse (1983)

Experimental short film preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012. ...

Too Late To Stop Down Now (1982)

Experimental short film preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014. ...

Money Does (1982)

The Shape of Things (1981)

A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco's Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson's work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of ...

The Compound (1981)

Film by Michael Rudnick ...

Ondeo (1980)

Film by Michael Rudnick ...

Pitchfork and the Devil (1979)

A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco's Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson's work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of ...

Down Hear (1972)

A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco's Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson's work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of ...

The Rocking Chair Film (1972)

Henderson leaves the house, as his experiment intersects with another film crew. ...

Will She Get Over It? (1971)

Experimental short film. ...

King David (1970)

[1970/2003, color, 7.5 min] Experimental short film preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007. ...

Money (1970)

Experimental short 16mm film directed by Mike Henderson. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010. ...

Dufus (1970)

A motley cast of characters offer their thoughts on what's most important in life. Experimental short film preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2011. ...

The Last Supper (1970)

A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco's Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson's work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of ...

Mother's Day (1970)

A singular cinematic figure, San Francisco's Mike Henderson became one of the first independent African-American artists to make inroads into experimental filmmaking in the 1960s. Henderson's work throughout the 1970s and 1980s, from which this program of ...

Deep Westurn (1974)

A 'film wake'. Though celebratory in mood, it has a mournful subtext… death and dying. We dedicated it to Dr. Sam West, departed friend and patron of the arts, trusting that his ghost would approve our hi-jinx and seeming irreverence. Preserved by the A ...