Plantation Memories: Part I (2015)

Plantation Memories: Part I (2015) poster

An exploration of everyday racism reveals how much this places the black subject in a colonial setting where they once again are reduced to the subordinate, exotic 'Other'. Racism allows the past to suddenly line up with the present, and the present is experienced as if one were being catapulted back into that painful past.

Director: Grada Kilomba
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plantation Memories: Part I about?
An exploration of everyday racism reveals how much this places the black subject in a colonial setting where they once again are reduced to the subordinate, exotic 'Other'. Racism allows the past to suddenly line up with the present, and the present is experienced as if one were being catapulted back into that painful past.
Who directed Plantation Memories: Part I?
Plantation Memories: Part I was directed by Grada Kilomba.
How long is Plantation Memories: Part I?
Plantation Memories: Part I has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Plantation Memories: Part I?
Plantation Memories: Part I is a Documentary film.