The Spirit of TV
El Espíritu de la TV
Synopsis
Beginning with the arrival by canoe of a TV and VCR in their village, The Spirit of TV documents the emotions and thoughts of the Waiãpi as they first encounter their own recorded images and those of others. Viewing news broadcasts and videos of other Brazilian native peoples, the Waiãpi see the power of images to facilitate memory preservation and political awareness. Some people worry, though about the invasive spirits of outsiders that can come through the TV. Another concern is the negative exposure that might result from the Waiãpi broadcasting their own images.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Carelli
- Original Title
- El Espíritu de la TV
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Centro de Trabalho Indigenista
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Carelli
Vincent Carelli
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Carelli
Director
Vincent Carelli
Producer
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What is The Spirit of TV about?
Beginning with the arrival by canoe of a TV and VCR in their village, The Spirit of TV documents the emotions and thoughts of the Waiãpi as they first encounter their own recorded images and those of others. Viewing news broadcasts and videos of other Brazilian native peoples, the Waiãpi see the power of images to facilitate memory preservation and political awareness. Some people worry, though about the invasive spirits of outsiders that can come through the TV. Another concern is the negative exposure that might result from the Waiãpi broadcasting their own images.
Who directed The Spirit of TV?
The Spirit of TV was directed by Vincent Carelli.
Who stars in The Spirit of TV?
The principal cast of The Spirit of TV includes Not specified.
When was The Spirit of TV released and how long is it?
The Spirit of TV was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 18m.