LAY CLAIM TO AN ISLAND

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



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
translation no
rental fee 43,00 €