This art video takes a very simple structure but is surprisingly effective at revealing about people's prejudices and preconceptions of 'others'. It might be a useful video to present in Citizenship since many of my photography students are intrigued by the way that we make snap judgements based on people's physiognomy and hidden body language, however, when asked if they would do it with people in the school, they are very fearful. And rightly so judging by the graffiti around school!
"Conversation" was orginally a 2-screen installation, made for The Light Surgeons' "Articulated" exhibition on London's South-Bank in late 2006. This film version has toured extensively appearing at festivals including: Britdoc, Oxford, July 2007. Hotdocs, Toronto, Canada. PDX, Portland, Oregon, USA, April 2008. Iranian International Documentary Festival, Tehran, October 2008. FLEXfest, Gainsville, Florida, USA, 2009
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