It Is a Crime (1996)
Using footage from mainstream British and Hollywood films, and excerpts from a poem by Shani Mootoo, this video explores the impact of cultural imperialism and the erasure of language—residual tools of oppression on members of post-colonial societies.
Director: Meena Nanji
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Production: Twende Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Meena Nanji
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It Is a Crime about?
- Using footage from mainstream British and Hollywood films, and excerpts from a poem by Shani Mootoo, this video explores the impact of cultural imperialism and the erasure of language—residual tools of oppression on members of post-colonial societies.
- Who directed It Is a Crime?
- It Is a Crime was directed by Meena Nanji.
- How long is It Is a Crime?
- It Is a Crime has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- Where was It Is a Crime produced?
- It Is a Crime was produced in United States of America.