LAY CLAIM TO AN ISLAND

by Chris KENNEDY

2009 / Mini DV / coul-n&b / son / 13' 00

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Texts from the 1969 American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz and letters from supporters propel an exploration of political yearning, emancipatory architecture and failed utopias. What does it mean to claim land that has more value as a symbol than as a potential home? And how does that symbol function beyond the boundaries of its geographic limits?

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distribution format	Mini DV (PAL) 1 reel
original format	16 mm
speed	25 ips
screen	4/3 (vidéo)
sound	son Stéréo
original language	English
translation	Français (Sous-titrage)
rental fee	43,00 €

distribution format	Mini DV (PAL) 1 reel
original format	16 mm
speed	25 ips
screen	4/3 (vidéo)
sound	son Stéréo
original language	English
rental fee	43,00 €