The Spirit of TV (1990)
Beginning with the arrival by canoe of a TV and VCR in their village, The Spirit of TV documents the emotions and thoughts of the Waiãpi as they first encounter their own recorded images and those of others. Viewing news broadcasts and videos of other Brazilian native peoples, the Waiãpi see the power of images to facilitate memory preservation and political awareness. Some people worry, though about the invasive spirits of outsiders that can come through the TV. Another concern is the negative exposure that might result from the Waiãpi broadcasting their own images.
Director: Vincent Carelli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spirit of TV about?
- Beginning with the arrival by canoe of a TV and VCR in their village, The Spirit of TV documents the emotions and thoughts of the Waiãpi as they first encounter their own recorded images and those of others. Viewing news broadcasts and videos of other Brazilian native peoples, the Waiãpi see the power of images to facilitate memory preservation and political awareness. Some people worry, though about the invasive spirits of outsiders that can come through the TV. Another concern is the negative exposure that might result from the Waiãpi broadcasting their own images.
- Who directed The Spirit of TV?
- The Spirit of TV was directed by Vincent Carelli.
- How long is The Spirit of TV?
- The Spirit of TV has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The Spirit of TV?
- The Spirit of TV is a Documentary film.