Water into Fire (1993)
Water into Fire is a mix of documentation of his performative piece and other scenes. In this piece, the artist continues his search seen in his earlier works for identity and placement in Canada's multicultural and First Nations arena. Longboy outs himself as a First Nations FAG, who is living with HIV and abruptly severs attached preconceptions of two-spirited peoples, forcing the First Nation's community to address him rather than the disease. In a contemplative and meditative search, Longboy recollects how HIV/AIDS has affected him and the community around him, revealing a strength through loss.
Director: Zachery Longboy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: September 10, 1993
Cast
- Zachery Longboy - Self
Cinematography: Mike MacDonald
Production: Video Out
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Water into Fire about?
- Water into Fire is a mix of documentation of his performative piece and other scenes. In this piece, the artist continues his search seen in his earlier works for identity and placement in Canada's multicultural and First Nations arena. Longboy outs himself as a First Nations FAG, who is living with HIV and abruptly severs attached preconceptions of two-spirited peoples, forcing the First Nation's community to address him rather than the disease. In a contemplative and meditative search, Longboy recollects how HIV/AIDS has affected him and the community around him, revealing a strength through loss.
- Who directed Water into Fire?
- Water into Fire was directed by Zachery Longboy.
- Who stars in Water into Fire?
- Water into Fire stars Zachery Longboy.
- How long is Water into Fire?
- Water into Fire has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Water into Fire?
- Water into Fire is a Documentary film.
- Where was Water into Fire produced?
- Water into Fire was produced in Canada.