Capitalism: Slavery

Capitalism: Slavery
Flyer
Ken Jacobs
USA
2006
3min
no dialogue

Jacobs uses a Victorian stereograph of slaves picking cotton under the watchful eye of a white overseer as the source for this wrenching silent work. Through computer animation, Jacobs creates a haunting illusion of depth and movement. It is as if he has "entered" the image and reactivated this historical moment.

Projections: 
11.17. Friday 14:30
Toldi
Editor: 
Ken Jacobs
Distribution info: 
Electronic Art Intermix, New York City, USA