Re:the ̲operation. Baghdad in no particular order. Now promise now threat.
Notes:
This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives. Special features: Commentary by Paul Chan with Video Data Bank director, Abina Manning; booklet contains essays by Deirdre Boyle and Yates Mckee. Recorded May 3, 2006.
Contents:
Now promise now threat (2005, 33 min.). Baghdad in no particular order (2003, 51 min.) -- Now promise now threat (2005, 33 min.).
Summary:
"Re:the ̲operation" : Based on a set of drawings that depict George W. Bush's administration as wounded soldiers in the war against terrorism, the film explores the sexual and philosophical dynamics of war through the lives of the members as they physically engage each other and the "enemy." "Baghdad in no particular order" : An ambient video essay of life in Baghdad before the invasion and occupation. Subtitled in seven languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish). "Now promise now threat" : Part documentary, part visual manifesto, Chan uses Omaha, Nebraska (population 390,000, literally located in the middle of the U.S.) as a site and subject to follow the often unexpected lines connecting people, religion and politics in "red state" America.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)466142853
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.