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60 Unit; Bruise

January 1, 1976 0h 5m

Originally released in 1976. 60 Unit; Bruise is a documentary film. directed by Paul Wong. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Paul Wong and Kenneth Fletcher

Synopsis

Wong's first colour videotape bears the influence of several artistic genres popular in the 1970s, including performance and body art. We see Kenneth Fletcher draw several millilitres of blood from his arm and inject the contents of the syringe into Paul Wong's back, just under the skin. The camera closes in on this, observing the slow response of the immune system as the skin turns red and purple. What was originally intended as a sort of ritual uniting the young men as blood brothers, with implicit reference to drug use, has become a disturbing and dangerous act, when AIDS evokes our deepest fears and anxieties.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1976 50 years ago
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Runtime 0h 5m 5 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 60 Unit; Bruise about?

Wong's first colour videotape bears the influence of several artistic genres popular in the 1970s, including performance and body art. We see Kenneth Fletcher draw several millilitres of blood from...

Who directed 60 Unit; Bruise?

60 Unit; Bruise was directed by Paul Wong.

How long is 60 Unit; Bruise?

60 Unit; Bruise has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).

When was 60 Unit; Bruise released?

60 Unit; Bruise was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 60 Unit; Bruise?

The main cast of 60 Unit; Bruise includes Paul Wong, Kenneth Fletcher.