5st (2003)

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Deep Focus : Feminist Experimental Film/Video  
Lip
Director : Tracey Moffatt
Country : Australia
Year : 1999
R/T : 10'
Format : Beta
Color : color
Genre :
 
PROGRAM NOTE
It is Hollywood’s favorite stereotyped role for black women: The maid. Moffatt and Hillberg’s rough and entertaining video collage reveals the narrow margins Hollywood has allowed black actresses to shine in. But shine they do.
DIRECTOR
Tracey Moffatt
Born in 1960, Australia, Tracey Moffatt studied visual communications in college. She made her directorial debut in 1987 with Nice Coloured Girls, which gained her international attention. In 1990, Night Cries - A Rural Tragedy was selected at the Cannes Film Festival and her feature debut, BeDevil (1993) was also screened at Cannes. Also an acclaimed photographer, Moffatt’s work is showcased throughout the world.
CREDIT
Director : Tracey Moffatt, Gary Hillberg
Producer : Tracey Moffatt
PRODUCTION COMPANY
WORLD SALES
Women Make Movies
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