Director David Fishel channels his surreal style to bring the song to life in this mesmerizing, unnerving music video/short film, complete with one of his signature surprise endings. ... See full summary
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Director David Fishel channels his surreal style to bring the song to life in this mesmerizing, unnerving music video/short film, complete with one of his signature surprise endings. Fishel's interpretation of "Birdman," a ranting, raving homeless oracle, is juxtaposed with the story told by The Brute Chorus about a shaman casting spells on his neighbor. Frontman James Steel opens his tale with "I'm gonna drink myself immortal and smoke myself blind," quoting a heretical hymn from centuries ago. It's an ancient start to a modern rendition of what happens when black magic just goes wrong.
| Credited cast: | |||
 | Barry Drones | - | Barry |
 | John Edel | - | John |
| Sylvia Fishel | - | Old Woman |
| Ron Hauglie | - | Bus Patron |
| Erica Holmes | - | Young Woman |
| Maren Johnson | - | Bus Patron |
| Sheryl Raygor | - | Sheryl |
| Teddy Shibabaw | - | The Birdman |
| Dick Thompson | - | Old Man |