Real West (2015)
Real West is an experimental portrait of two roadside ghost towns in South Dakota. It is also the tale of two elderly proprietors who devotedly maintain these sites. Such roadside attractions conjure the mythical West through material and cultural artifacts, from a decrepit wagon wheel to an out-of-tune player piano. Tourists are encouraged to not only experience but also to re-enact these historical environments. The film uses contact microphones and super-8mm film as archaeological tools to uncover the material traces of this living history.
Director: Kevin T. Allen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: June 11, 2015
Cinematography: Kevin T. Allen
Production: Small Gauge
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Real West about?
- Real West is an experimental portrait of two roadside ghost towns in South Dakota. It is also the tale of two elderly proprietors who devotedly maintain these sites. Such roadside attractions conjure the mythical West through material and cultural artifacts, from a decrepit wagon wheel to an out-of-tune player piano. Tourists are encouraged to not only experience but also to re-enact these historical environments. The film uses contact microphones and super-8mm film as archaeological tools to uncover the material traces of this living history.
- Who directed Real West?
- Real West was directed by Kevin T. Allen.
- How long is Real West?
- Real West has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Real West?
- Real West is a Documentary film.