Privilege
Synopsis
Privilege is an intelligently conceived, boldly anarchic, and wickedly insightful exposition on the culturally ingrained and socially divisive malaise of isms that artificially define and characterize empowerment in contemporary society: ageism, sexism, economic elitism, and racism. Yvonne Rainer conveys texture through the intercutting of archival footage, video, and film - as well as compositional layering through the film-within-a-film structure, elliptical (and self-referential) fusion of past and present, and the filmmaker's idiosyncratic penchant for superimposed typed text.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvonne Rainer
- Screenplay & Story
- Yvonne Rainer
- Original Title
- Privilege
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yvonne Rainer
Yvonne Rainer
Mark Daniels
Yvonne Rainer, Christine Le Goff
Yvonne Rainer
Department Leadership Roster
Yvonne Rainer
Director
Yvonne Rainer
Writer
Yvonne Rainer
Producer
Yvonne Rainer
Editor
Mark Daniels
Director of Photography
Christine Le Goff
Editor
Michael Selditch
Production Design
Anne Stuhler
Production Design
Alexandra Welker
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Privilege.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Privilege
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What is Privilege about?
Privilege is an intelligently conceived, boldly anarchic, and wickedly insightful exposition on the culturally ingrained and socially divisive malaise of isms that artificially define and characterize empowerment in contemporary society: ageism, sexism, economic elitism, and racism. Yvonne Rainer conveys texture through the intercutting of archival footage, video, and film - as well as compositional layering through the film-within-a-film structure, elliptical (and self-referential) fusion of past and present, and the filmmaker's idiosyncratic penchant for superimposed typed text.
Who directed Privilege?
Privilege was directed by Yvonne Rainer.
Who stars in Privilege?
The principal cast of Privilege includes Daniel Martin Berkey, Blaire Baron, Gabrielle Made, Novella Nelson, Alice Spivak.
When was Privilege released and how long is it?
Privilege was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.