Images are flashed in rapid succession of tyrants, artefacts and symbols of oppression from the days of Cheops to the present, to portray a quick history of man’s oppression of man. A musical score of contrasting rhythms underscores the philosophical message. Without narration.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321351
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Crafts & Visual Arts → Signs and symbols
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ideology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Totalitarianism
Experimental → Experimental films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Oppression (Psychology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)