Nam June Paik documentary 'Moon is the Oldest TV' available on demand

The documentary 'Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV,' directed by debut filmmaker Amanda Kim, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is now available on demand. The film chronicles the life of Nam June Paik, a pioneer of video art and a key figure in the Fluxus movement. Born in Seoul in 1932, Paik studied classical music in Germany, where he met John Cage, Joseph Beuys, and Wolf Vostell. He later moved to New York and created 'Café Au Go Go,' considered the first video art piece, by filming New York traffic during Pope Paul VI's visit. Paik coined the term 'Electronic Superhighway' and is regarded as the most famous Korean artist in modern history. The film features readings of Paik's writings by executive producer Steven Yeun. It was released in US theaters on March 24 and became available on Amazon and Apple TV on June 13. Paik died in Miami in 2006. His legacy includes influencing contemporary experimentation with AI and the metaverse.