Blood and Guts in High School
Synopsis
"Blood and Guts in High School" features actress Stephanie Vella in a series of video installations that re-imagine punk-feminist icon Kathy Acker’s book of the same title. The book received noteriety from 1978-1982 during the rise of Reagan republicanism and the emergence of punk rock. In Parnes’ interpretation, each video-chapter presents a typical scene in the life of Janie bracketed by US news events from the time period in which the book was written. These events saturate the character's daily experience, informing her adolescent, nihilistic worldview and her desire for rebellion. As the viewer looks back at pivotal historical events (Jonestown Massacre, Moral Majority, Three Mile Island etc.) connections are drawn in relation to our current political situation.
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- Director
- Laura Parnes
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathy Acker
- Original Title
- Blood and Guts in High School
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Parnes
Kathy Acker
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Parnes
Director
Kathy Acker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Blood and Guts in High School about?
"Blood and Guts in High School" features actress Stephanie Vella in a series of video installations that re-imagine punk-feminist icon Kathy Acker’s book of the same title. The book received noteriety from 1978-1982 during the rise of Reagan republicanism and the emergence of punk rock. In Parnes’ interpretation, each video-chapter presents a typical scene in the life of Janie bracketed by US news events from the time period in which the book was written. These events saturate the character's daily experience, informing her adolescent, nihilistic worldview and her desire for rebellion. As the viewer looks back at pivotal historical events (Jonestown Massacre, Moral Majority, Three Mile Island etc.) connections are drawn in relation to our current political situation.
Who directed Blood and Guts in High School?
Blood and Guts in High School was directed by Laura Parnes.
Who stars in Blood and Guts in High School?
The principal cast of Blood and Guts in High School includes Stephanie Vella.
When was Blood and Guts in High School released and how long is it?
Blood and Guts in High School was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood and Guts in High School?
Blood and Guts in High School holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).