AMERICAN FOLK (2017)

Examines authenticity, provenance, and the narratives we construct around art and material history. Weaving together exploitative casting tapes, the hanging of un-attributed Dutch master paintings and the history and cultural meaning of denim fabric to reach a deeper understanding of the entanglements of class, labour and aesthetics.

Director: Matthew Lax
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
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Editing: Matthew Lax
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
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What is AMERICAN FOLK about?
Examines authenticity, provenance, and the narratives we construct around art and material history. Weaving together exploitative casting tapes, the hanging of un-attributed Dutch master paintings and the history and cultural meaning of denim fabric to reach a deeper understanding of the entanglements of class, labour and aesthetics.
Who directed AMERICAN FOLK?
AMERICAN FOLK was directed by Matthew Lax.
Who stars in AMERICAN FOLK?
AMERICAN FOLK stars Blaine O'Neill, Nana Makharashvili, Gabriel Cowger, Matthew Lax.
How long is AMERICAN FOLK?
AMERICAN FOLK has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is AMERICAN FOLK?
AMERICAN FOLK is a Documentary film.
Where was AMERICAN FOLK produced?
AMERICAN FOLK was produced in United States of America.