I Want to Know Why
Synopsis
The videomaker investigates the women in her family who have succumbed prematurely to external forces of racism and poverty. Using repetition and manipulation of western images of First Nations culture with an at first timid, then demanding voice-over, the video moves through sorrow and indignation with the processes of cultural genocide.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dana Claxton
- Original Title
- I Want to Know Why
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dana Claxton
Department Leadership Roster
Dana Claxton
Director
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What is I Want to Know Why about?
The videomaker investigates the women in her family who have succumbed prematurely to external forces of racism and poverty. Using repetition and manipulation of western images of First Nations culture with an at first timid, then demanding voice-over, the video moves through sorrow and indignation with the processes of cultural genocide.
Who directed I Want to Know Why?
I Want to Know Why was directed by Dana Claxton.
Who stars in I Want to Know Why?
The principal cast of I Want to Know Why includes Not specified.
When was I Want to Know Why released and how long is it?
I Want to Know Why was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 6m.