Prefaces
Synopsis
Prefaces is composed of wild sounds constructed along entropic lines, placed tensely beside bebop rhythms, and a resurfacing narrative cut from a dialogue with poet Hannah Weiner. Child tells us, "The tracks are placed in precise and asynchronous relation to images of workers, the gestures of the marketplace, colonial Africa, and abstractions, to pose questions of social force, gender relations and subordination." This tape serves as a pre-conscious preface to the parts that follow, whose scope and image bank are more narrowly defined.
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January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abigail Child
- Original Title
- Prefaces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abigail Child
Abigail Child
Abigail Child
Department Leadership Roster
Abigail Child
Director
Abigail Child
Producer
Abigail Child
Editor
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What is Prefaces about?
Prefaces is composed of wild sounds constructed along entropic lines, placed tensely beside bebop rhythms, and a resurfacing narrative cut from a dialogue with poet Hannah Weiner. Child tells us, "The tracks are placed in precise and asynchronous relation to images of workers, the gestures of the marketplace, colonial Africa, and abstractions, to pose questions of social force, gender relations and subordination." This tape serves as a pre-conscious preface to the parts that follow, whose scope and image bank are more narrowly defined.
Who directed Prefaces?
Prefaces was directed by Abigail Child.
Who stars in Prefaces?
The principal cast of Prefaces includes Hannah Weiner.
When was Prefaces released and how long is it?
Prefaces was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 10m.