Shoot
Synopsis
Acconci imitates the sounds of war, gunfire and explosion; he thrusts his face, stomach or penis onto the screen. His childlike battle sounds are interrupted with monologues in which he defines himself as an American, with ironic references to cultural cliches and stereotypes. "Yeah, I'm an American. I can't help it... I'm not trying to parody America now. I'm not trying to parody myself. I really do like Coca Cola. I'm not acting, this is really the truth. I really do like it..." He asserts his cultural identity only to reject it: "No, I have an Italian name, my father's Italian. I'm not really American at all, I have a tradition, I have a culture." Vulgar and outrageous, Acconci plays out the nightmare of the American Dream. He waves his penis at the camera, raging, "The savage American is here! I'm everyone's clown, I'm everyone's fool."
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vito Acconci
- Original Title
- Shoot
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vito Acconci
Department Leadership Roster
Vito Acconci
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shoot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shoot about?
Acconci imitates the sounds of war, gunfire and explosion; he thrusts his face, stomach or penis onto the screen. His childlike battle sounds are interrupted with monologues in which he defines himself as an American, with ironic references to cultural cliches and stereotypes. "Yeah, I'm an American. I can't help it... I'm not trying to parody America now. I'm not trying to parody myself. I really do like Coca Cola. I'm not acting, this is really the truth. I really do like it..." He asserts his cultural identity only to reject it: "No, I have an Italian name, my father's Italian. I'm not really American at all, I have a tradition, I have a culture." Vulgar and outrageous, Acconci plays out the nightmare of the American Dream. He waves his penis at the camera, raging, "The savage American is here! I'm everyone's clown, I'm everyone's fool."
Who directed Shoot?
Shoot was directed by Vito Acconci.
Who stars in Shoot?
The principal cast of Shoot includes Not specified.
When was Shoot released and how long is it?
Shoot was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 10m.