Under Lock and Key
“Under Lock and Key”
Synopsis
Under Lock and Key is the single-channel version of an installation that premiered at the Wexner Center for the Arts in 1993. Using the "talking head" confessional as a stylistic device, B creates a social and psychological narrative wherein the act of speaking becomes therapeutic affirmation. B asked individuals who had suffered domestic violence to compose and read letters to those who had abused them. Their stories, addressed to their abusers and spoken directly to the camera, are intercut with comments by serial killer Ted Bundy and quotes from convicted murderer Jack Henry Abbott's prison memoir, In the Belly of the Beast.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1994
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beth B
- Original Title
- Under Lock and Key
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beth B
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Beth B
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What is Under Lock and Key about?
Under Lock and Key is the single-channel version of an installation that premiered at the Wexner Center for the Arts in 1993. Using the "talking head" confessional as a stylistic device, B creates a social and psychological narrative wherein the act of speaking becomes therapeutic affirmation. B asked individuals who had suffered domestic violence to compose and read letters to those who had abused them. Their stories, addressed to their abusers and spoken directly to the camera, are intercut with comments by serial killer Ted Bundy and quotes from convicted murderer Jack Henry Abbott's prison memoir, In the Belly of the Beast.
Who directed Under Lock and Key?
Under Lock and Key was directed by Beth B.
Who stars in Under Lock and Key?
The principal cast of Under Lock and Key includes Philip Horvitz, Nan Goldin, Tomas Gaspar, Jerry Kearns, Clark Gregg.
When was Under Lock and Key released and how long is it?
Under Lock and Key was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 31m.