Deschutes Public Library

South

Label
South
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
South
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Originally produced by Icarus Films in 1999
Runtime
70
Summary
Chantal Akerman's SOUTH explores the aftereffects of a racially motivated killing that revealed the intense hate that still lies just beneath the surface of American society. Patient interviews reveal the thoughts and emotions of the local townspeople. Akerman's access to their lives, including being allowed to film Byrd's funeral, allows her to tell the tale in a pensive and beautiful fashion
Technique
live action
Actor
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