Decent Men
Synopsis
Decent Men, created over a period of almost forty years, is a video collage built around Ramos' powerful extended monologue on his eighteen months in federal prison for resisting the draft during the Vietnam War. As Ramos, a compelling raconteur, tells the story of his interactions with prisoners and guards as a 23-year-old draft resister, his charged performance narrative is interrupted with vintage cartoons that feature grotesque racial stereotypes. Ramos' stories of prison life are overlaid with footage from the artist's early performances and his 1977 video About Media, which addressed the media's coverage of President Carter's amnesty for draft resisters. The result is an extraordinary first-hand narrative of Ramos' prison experiences within the cultural, racial and political climate of America in the late 1960s.
Release History & Theatrical Window
14/04/1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Ramos
- Original Title
- Decent Men
- Release Date
- 14/04/1977
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Ramos
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Ramos
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Decent Men
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What is Decent Men about?
Decent Men, created over a period of almost forty years, is a video collage built around Ramos' powerful extended monologue on his eighteen months in federal prison for resisting the draft during the Vietnam War. As Ramos, a compelling raconteur, tells the story of his interactions with prisoners and guards as a 23-year-old draft resister, his charged performance narrative is interrupted with vintage cartoons that feature grotesque racial stereotypes. Ramos' stories of prison life are overlaid with footage from the artist's early performances and his 1977 video About Media, which addressed the media's coverage of President Carter's amnesty for draft resisters. The result is an extraordinary first-hand narrative of Ramos' prison experiences within the cultural, racial and political climate of America in the late 1960s.
Who directed Decent Men?
Decent Men was directed by Anthony Ramos.
Who stars in Decent Men?
The principal cast of Decent Men includes Not specified.
When was Decent Men released and how long is it?
Decent Men was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.