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Capitalism: Slavery

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In Capitalism: Slavery, Jacobs uses a Victorian stereograph (a double-photograph) of slaves picking cotton under the watchful eye of a white overseer as the source for this wrenching silent work. Through digital manipulation, Jacobs creates a haunting illusion of depth and movement. It is as if he has "entered" the image and reactivated this historical moment; he moves among the figures and isolates individuals, creating a stuttering, pulsing effect that suggests motion even as it animates stasis.

  • TMDB

    4.9/10

    17 votes

Status
Released
Budget
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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSan Francisco International Film Festival28 Apr 2007
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereOberhausen Film Festival8 May 2007

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When was Capitalism: Slavery released?
Capitalism: Slavery was released on 28 April 2007.
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What is the rating of Capitalism: Slavery?
Capitalism: Slavery holds a 4.9/10 audience score from 17 votes.
Who directed Capitalism: Slavery?
Capitalism: Slavery (2007) was directed by Ken Jacobs.
How long is Capitalism: Slavery?
Capitalism: Slavery runs for 3m.

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