Psychic TV - Black Joy
2003 : 45 minutes
This video is only available with Night Flight+.
Director: John Bentham
synopsis
Described by some as a video masterpiece, Black Joy is a colorful and artistic mix capturing Psychic TV in a number of guises. This film includes 2 full length programs previously available only as two separate VHS tapes. "Black" was filmed live at the Subterrania Club, London, in March, 1991, capturing the band at the height of their acid-phase. "Joy" includes live footage from a show at Manchester Poly in October 1988, as well as promo films for "R U Experienced" and IC Water."
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