Rainbow Video (2023)
Inspired by Tom Roston's oral history ‘I Lost it at the Video Store’, this playful feature length documentary uses a deep local focus to show how VHS changed art forever. As the video shop era fades to black, Rainbow Video delves into the eclectic personal collections and practices of some of Melbourne's most renowned contemporary media artists. Through lively interviews and site studies of many legendary, now defunct video shops, Rainbow Video uncovers a secret history of a brief but impactful era.
Director: Jessie Scott
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: July 22, 2023
Cast
Editing: Jessie Scott
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rainbow Video about?
- Inspired by Tom Roston's oral history ‘I Lost it at the Video Store’, this playful feature length documentary uses a deep local focus to show how VHS changed art forever. As the video shop era fades to black, Rainbow Video delves into the eclectic personal collections and practices of some of Melbourne's most renowned contemporary media artists. Through lively interviews and site studies of many legendary, now defunct video shops, Rainbow Video uncovers a secret history of a brief but impactful era.
- Who directed Rainbow Video?
- Rainbow Video was directed by Jessie Scott.
- Who stars in Rainbow Video?
- Rainbow Video stars Philip Brophy, Ian Haig, Cassandra Tytler, Xanthe Dobbie, Jean Lizza, Diego Ramirez.
- How long is Rainbow Video?
- Rainbow Video has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Rainbow Video?
- Rainbow Video is a Documentary film.