Secondary
“Make It Look Pretty”
Synopsis
Secondary maps two different narratives onto each other, using movement as the formal through-line. The first describes the complex overlay of violence and spectacle inherent in American football, and more broadly within American culture. Barney’s personal involvement in the sport served as a starting point for the development of this project. The extreme physical and psychological conditions of the game have been abstracted in Barney’s art practice since his earliest work, and now provide a context for this subject that is both retrospective and a new, direct engagement.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Barney
- Original Title
- Secondary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Barney
Annalise Lockhart
Department Leadership Roster
Annalise Lockhart
Producer
Matthew Barney
Director
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What is Secondary about?
Secondary maps two different narratives onto each other, using movement as the formal through-line. The first describes the complex overlay of violence and spectacle inherent in American football, and more broadly within American culture. Barney’s personal involvement in the sport served as a starting point for the development of this project. The extreme physical and psychological conditions of the game have been abstracted in Barney’s art practice since his earliest work, and now provide a context for this subject that is both retrospective and a new, direct engagement.
Who directed Secondary?
Secondary was directed by Matthew Barney.
Who stars in Secondary?
The principal cast of Secondary includes Raphael Xavier, Matthew Barney, David Thomson, Thomas Kopache, Shamar Watt.
When was Secondary released and how long is it?
Secondary was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.