My Father's Camera (2000)

Home movies and their unique place in popular culture are the subject of My Father's Camera. Director Karen Shopsowitz weaves the history of home movies together with footage shot by her father--amateur filmmaker Israel Shopsowitz. Equipped with her dad's old Super 8 camera, Karen traces the history of home movies from the 1920s through to the amateur explosion of the '30s and '40s and beyond. She interviews a lively line-up of scholars and collectors, such as early members of the Toronto Film Club, a Japanese-American archivist who sees home movies as an expression of cultural diversity and a collector who hosts popular Webcasts that highlight new acquisitions.

Director: Karen Shopsowitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Antonin Lhotsky
Editing: Karen Shopsowitz
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

home movie footage, documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Father's Camera about?
Home movies and their unique place in popular culture are the subject of My Father's Camera. Director Karen Shopsowitz weaves the history of home movies together with footage shot by her father--amateur filmmaker Israel Shopsowitz. Equipped with her dad's old Super 8 camera, Karen traces the history of home movies from the 1920s through to the amateur explosion of the '30s and '40s and beyond. She interviews a lively line-up of scholars and collectors, such as early members of the Toronto Film Club, a Japanese-American archivist who sees home movies as an expression of cultural diversity and a collector who hosts popular Webcasts that highlight new acquisitions.
Who directed My Father's Camera?
My Father's Camera was directed by Karen Shopsowitz.
How long is My Father's Camera?
My Father's Camera has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is My Father's Camera?
My Father's Camera is a Documentary film.
Where was My Father's Camera produced?
My Father's Camera was produced in Canada.