Backyard Economy 1 (1974)

Backyard Economy 1 (1974) poster

Set in the arch-American "home movie" context of a sunny suburban yard, Rosler's early Super-8 film Backyard Economy I documents the products of mundane domestic chores. Silently depicting scenes of laundry hanging out to dry in a suburban backyard, Rosler points up the labor that allows leisure and interrogates its underlying "economy."

Director: Martha Rosler
Runtime: 4 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backyard Economy 1 about?
Set in the arch-American "home movie" context of a sunny suburban yard, Rosler's early Super-8 film Backyard Economy I documents the products of mundane domestic chores. Silently depicting scenes of laundry hanging out to dry in a suburban backyard, Rosler points up the labor that allows leisure and interrogates its underlying "economy."
Who directed Backyard Economy 1?
Backyard Economy 1 was directed by Martha Rosler.
How long is Backyard Economy 1?
Backyard Economy 1 has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).