Gerald V. Casale, born in 1948, is best known as a founding member of the band Devo, but his talents extend into the realm of cult cinema. In Pray TV (1980), he delivers a memorable performance that captures the absurdity of television culture in the late 20th century. His background in music and visual arts informs his approach to performance, blending satire and a keen sense of style that resonates with the film's offbeat humor. Casale's work in this film adds a distinctive layer to the conversation surrounding exploitation and cult films.
Pray TV
A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.
