| Deep Focus : Feminist Experimental Film/Video |
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Director |
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Tracey Moffatt |
Country |
: Australia |
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: 1999 |
R/T |
: 10' |
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: Beta |
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: color |
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| 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. |
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DIRECTOR |
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| 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. |
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CREDIT |
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| Director |
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Tracey Moffatt, Gary Hillberg |
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| Producer |
: Tracey Moffatt |
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PRODUCTION COMPANY |
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WORLD SALES |
Women Make Movies
462 Broadway #500
New York NY 10013 USA
Tel 1 212 925 0606
Fax 1 212 925 2052
Email msanchez@wmm.com
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