Critical Writing Index

Collective Soul

by Elizabeth Mermin

Afterimage, Nov. 1995, v. 23, no. 3, p. 4

A review on a series of screening at the Museum of Natural History. Mermin makes reference to ethical responsibilities of film and video makers, the relationships between filmmakers and subjects, as well as issues of representation and power regarding documentary and ethnographic films.

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Harold – Steve Thomas

When Billy Broke His Head... and Other Tales of Wonder – David Simpson

When Billy Broke His Head... and Other Tales of Wonder – Billy Golfus

In Between – Robert Crusz

Byker – Amber Collective

Struggle and Success: The African-American Experience in Japan – Regge Life

Hands of History – Loretta Todd

Something Strong Within – Robert Nakamura

Gud Gave Hende an Mercedez Benz – Dane Katia Forbet Perterson

The Last Colonials – Tierry Michel

Ben Spock: Baby Doctor – Robert Richter