The United States of America

Unnamed Film

2008 · ★ 5.5

Another kind of utopia is presented in the films of Naomi Uman, whose search for her family roots in the Ukraine led her to move to the small village of Legedzine. In "Unnamed Film", she shoots the old bubushka ladies as they expertly prepare pickles, pick vegetables, and sing odes to vodka. Shot on 16mm with non-sync sound, it has an intimate, handmade quality, only heightened by the use of explanatory inter-titles in place of subtitles. Uman’s Ukrainain was weak, so she wanted the viewer to have the same experience as she did, just getting the gist of things. As with Uruphong’s work, there is a nostalgia for the old ways, which were self-sufficient but took an incredible toll on the body. The bubushkas complain about their aching backs and the never-ending poverty, spiking any drift towards romanticization.

idizwadidiz

2017 · ★ 6.6

Two friends walk and draw circles. It is what it is, idizwadidiz, c’est ce que c’est, seskecé. Nice weather.

Burlesque Undressed

2010 · ★ 6

In this revealing documentary, burlesque star Immodesty Blaize examines the world of British burlesque and the resurgence in its popularity.

Trudell

2005 · ★ 5.7

A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.

Digital Edition

2016 · ★ 9

In the midst of a publishing revolution, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, one of America's most storied institutions of journalism, is experimenting with new tools to tell stories in preparation for the end of print in the digital era.

Mon Paradis - Der Winterpalast

2001 · ★ 5

A portrait of five St. Petersburgians and their connection to The Hermitage.

Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir

2001 · ★ 7.3

A rare behind the scenes look at the tragedies and bitter disappointments that plagued one of MGM's most popular leading ladies

Plastic Him

2022

A self portrait filmed with a modified PXL 2000 Camcorder. The camcorder itself records on to audio cassette tape. The tapes themselves are recycled which means I have recorded over them several causing them to slowly degrade.

Another World

1948 · ★ 6

St. Ives and the painters based in the town, and the surrounding areas, are showcased in this fascinating documentary.

Robert Koch, ein Wohltäter der Menschheit

1955

An insight into the work and life of Robert Koch.

Brief aus der neuen Heimat

1956

No synopsis available.

T = Turtleneck

A video for the Museum of Modern Art #ItemsMoMA screened at the Items Abecedarium. Mixture of original and archive footage.