Andy Warhol’s 1964 film ‘Empire,’ a six-hour static shot of the Empire State Building, initially baffled audiences, with many demanding refunds. Despite its chaotic premiere, this avant-garde masterpiece, filmed from a Time-Life Building window, has become a celebrated piece of American cultural heritage. Its unique approach to time and stillness challenged cinematic norms, ultimately earning it a place in the National Film Registry for its historic and aesthetic significance.
