Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me!
Synopsis
Several filmmakers discuss the introduction of Western modes of communication, especially film, to native cultures. While these tools can help a native people to document their own culture, it can also "swallow" their culture, encroaching upon and irreversibly altering it. The film takes its title from a book written by filmmaker Edmund Carpenter in 1972 about his engagement with media in Papua New Guinea.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John M. Bishop, Harald Prins
- Original Title
- Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Media-Generation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John M. Bishop, Harald Prins
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John M. Bishop
Director
Harald Prins
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What is Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me! about?
Several filmmakers discuss the introduction of Western modes of communication, especially film, to native cultures. While these tools can help a native people to document their own culture, it can also "swallow" their culture, encroaching upon and irreversibly altering it. The film takes its title from a book written by filmmaker Edmund Carpenter in 1972 about his engagement with media in Papua New Guinea.
Who directed Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me!?
Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me! was directed by John M. Bishop, Harald Prins.
Who stars in Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me!?
The principal cast of Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me! includes Robert Gardner.
When was Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me! released and how long is it?
Oh, What a Blow That Phantom Gave Me! was released in 2003 with a total runtime of Unknown.