Capitalism: Slavery
Originally released in 2007. Capitalism: Slavery is a feature film. directed by Ken Jacobs. At just 3 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
0h 3m
3 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitalism: Slavery about?
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. T...
Who directed Capitalism: Slavery?
Capitalism: Slavery was directed by Ken Jacobs.
How long is Capitalism: Slavery?
Capitalism: Slavery has a runtime of 0 hours and 3 minutes (3 minutes total).
When was Capitalism: Slavery released?
Capitalism: Slavery was released on April 28, 2007 in theaters.