The Release (2013)
In The Release, professional dancers enact a classic football gesture as a rhythmic dance. Intentionally slowing down the speed of 16mm film, Everson divorces the moves from their original functionality, revealing their engagement with the entire body and surrounding environment. Drawing connections between athletics and performance, the film foregrounds the art inherent in sport.
Director: Kevin Jerome Everson
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Cast
- Lydia Marie Hicks - tight end
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kevin Jerome Everson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Release about?
- In The Release, professional dancers enact a classic football gesture as a rhythmic dance. Intentionally slowing down the speed of 16mm film, Everson divorces the moves from their original functionality, revealing their engagement with the entire body and surrounding environment. Drawing connections between athletics and performance, the film foregrounds the art inherent in sport.
- Who directed The Release?
- The Release was directed by Kevin Jerome Everson.
- Who stars in The Release?
- The Release stars Lydia Marie Hicks.
- How long is The Release?
- The Release has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).