Cornered
Synopsis
An installation utilizing two adjoining screens mounted in a corner. On the opposing sides, groups of people protest for and against desegregation during the 1965 Boston riots, the looped news footage slowed to match the tempo of Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings,” the only sound.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carrie Mae Weems
- Original Title
- Cornered
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carrie Mae Weems
Department Leadership Roster
Carrie Mae Weems
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornered
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What is Cornered about?
An installation utilizing two adjoining screens mounted in a corner. On the opposing sides, groups of people protest for and against desegregation during the 1965 Boston riots, the looped news footage slowed to match the tempo of Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings,” the only sound.
Who directed Cornered?
Cornered was directed by Carrie Mae Weems.
Who stars in Cornered?
The principal cast of Cornered includes Not specified.
When was Cornered released and how long is it?
Cornered was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 4m.