Atlantic is a Sea of Bones
Synopsis
Atlantic is a Sea of Bones is a short film drawing from the Lucille Clifton poem of the same name that follows Egyptt LaBejia, an NYC based performer through the 80s, 90s, and 2000's in NYC. The haunting and otherwordly film set to an original score features small every day acts of refusal, resistance, and existence—such as performance and self expression—that have a tremendous impact on the world. The film reveals how the historical and systemic violence, like the killing and policing of black queer and trans life, continue to haunt our contemporary landscapes and is inextricably linked to the ongoing AIDS epidemic and the black queer/trans spaces shaped so intimately by HIV/AIDS, including the spaces where we come together and make life together: public spaces and nightlife spaces.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tourmaline
- Original Title
- Atlantic is a Sea of Bones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
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Visual AIDS
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Visual AIDS Video Commissions
Visual AIDS commissions artists and filmmakers to create new short videos responding to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis. Every year a new video program premieres on December 1 to mark Day With(out) Art / World AIDS Day. Learn more at https://video.visualaids.org/
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What is Atlantic is a Sea of Bones about?
Atlantic is a Sea of Bones is a short film drawing from the Lucille Clifton poem of the same name that follows Egyptt LaBejia, an NYC based performer through the 80s, 90s, and 2000's in NYC. The haunting and otherwordly film set to an original score features small every day acts of refusal, resistance, and existence—such as performance and self expression—that have a tremendous impact on the world. The film reveals how the historical and systemic violence, like the killing and policing of black queer and trans life, continue to haunt our contemporary landscapes and is inextricably linked to the ongoing AIDS epidemic and the black queer/trans spaces shaped so intimately by HIV/AIDS, including the spaces where we come together and make life together: public spaces and nightlife spaces.
Who directed Atlantic is a Sea of Bones?
Atlantic is a Sea of Bones was directed by Tourmaline.
Who stars in Atlantic is a Sea of Bones?
The principal cast of Atlantic is a Sea of Bones includes Fatima Jamal, Egyptt LaBeija.
When was Atlantic is a Sea of Bones released and how long is it?
Atlantic is a Sea of Bones was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 8m.