The Nation's Finest
Originally released in 1990. The Nation's Finest is a feature film. directed by Keith Piper. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This short video explores, through a collage of images, text and voice over, some of the issues raised when Black athletes are called upon to 'represent' what have been historically seen as 'White' nations, within the international sporting arena. Produced initially for Manchester Olympic Video Festival, the piece juxtaposes nationalistic heraldry and the heroic imagery found in public monumental sculpture, with the bodies of two young Black athletes. Through referencing historical legacies of the disenfranchisement and exclusion faced by Black people, the piece goes on to examine how the transition of the Black athlete from the periphery to the centre of the nations psyche, carries with it a network of contradictions and limitations.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nation's Finest about?
This short video explores, through a collage of images, text and voice over, some of the issues raised when Black athletes are called upon to 'represent' what have been historically seen as 'White'...
Who directed The Nation's Finest?
The Nation's Finest was directed by Keith Piper.
How long is The Nation's Finest?
The Nation's Finest has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was The Nation's Finest released?
The Nation's Finest was released on January 1, 1990 in theaters.