The Illinois Parables
Synopsis
From dreamy aerial opening shots, we are sent on an expedition through the storied land of our fifth most populous state, Illinois, often called a miniature version of America. Deborah Stratman’s experimental documentary explores how physical landscapes and human politics can each re-interpret historical events. Eleven parables relay histories of settlement, removal, technological breakthrough, violence, messianism, and resistance. Who gets to write history—physical monuments, official news accounts, or personal spoken-word memories?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Stratman
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Stratman
- Original Score
- Okkyung Lee, Olivia Block
- Original Title
- The Illinois Parables
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Pythagoras Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Stratman
Deborah Stratman
Okkyung Lee, Olivia Block
Deborah Stratman
Deborah Stratman
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Stratman
Editor
Deborah Stratman
Director
Deborah Stratman
Screenplay
Deborah Stratman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Illinois Parables.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Illinois Parables
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What is The Illinois Parables about?
From dreamy aerial opening shots, we are sent on an expedition through the storied land of our fifth most populous state, Illinois, often called a miniature version of America. Deborah Stratman’s experimental documentary explores how physical landscapes and human politics can each re-interpret historical events. Eleven parables relay histories of settlement, removal, technological breakthrough, violence, messianism, and resistance. Who gets to write history—physical monuments, official news accounts, or personal spoken-word memories?
Who directed The Illinois Parables?
The Illinois Parables was directed by Deborah Stratman.
Who stars in The Illinois Parables?
The principal cast of The Illinois Parables includes C. Felton Jennings II, Anna Toborg, Joshua Frieman, José Oubrerie, Daniel Verdier.
When was The Illinois Parables released and how long is it?
The Illinois Parables was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Illinois Parables?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Illinois Parables was composed by Okkyung Lee, Olivia Block.