Can the Sun Lie? (2014)

Can the sun lie? asked a US court in 1886. This legal question arose when photographs or sun pictures as they were also called at the time first entered into juridical proceedings as a new form of evidence. Could chemistry and light manipulate the natural order of the things worried the court or were the realities depicted by photographs incontrovertible?

Director: Susan Schuppli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Can the Sun Lie? about?
Can the sun lie? asked a US court in 1886. This legal question arose when photographs or sun pictures as they were also called at the time first entered into juridical proceedings as a new form of evidence. Could chemistry and light manipulate the natural order of the things worried the court or were the realities depicted by photographs incontrovertible?
Who directed Can the Sun Lie??
Can the Sun Lie? was directed by Susan Schuppli.
How long is Can the Sun Lie??
Can the Sun Lie? has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Can the Sun Lie??
Can the Sun Lie? is a Documentary film.