Stray Light (2011)

A reflection on the iconic headquarters of the Johnson Publishing Company in downtown Chicago. The eleven-story Modernist building on South Michigan Avenue was home to Jet and Ebony magazines since its design in 1971. The building was heralded as the first major downtown Chicago building designed by an African-American architect since the eighteenth century. In the case of the Johnson family and its legacy, Hartt looks to the intersection of the publisher’s ideals and values, the style and aesthetics embodied by the site and the lasting cultural impact of the magazines.

Director: David Hartt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
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Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

fine art, art installation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stray Light about?
A reflection on the iconic headquarters of the Johnson Publishing Company in downtown Chicago. The eleven-story Modernist building on South Michigan Avenue was home to Jet and Ebony magazines since its design in 1971. The building was heralded as the first major downtown Chicago building designed by an African-American architect since the eighteenth century. In the case of the Johnson family and its legacy, Hartt looks to the intersection of the publisher’s ideals and values, the style and aesthetics embodied by the site and the lasting cultural impact of the magazines.
Who directed Stray Light?
Stray Light was directed by David Hartt.
How long is Stray Light?
Stray Light has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Stray Light?
Stray Light is a Documentary film.