Self Divination (1989)
In his Video Griots Trilogy, Jenkins creates a series of video meditations on history and culture. Using archival footage, photographs, image processing, and an elegiac soundtrack, he pulls together diverse strands of thought to construct an "other" history. "Self-Divination" speaks poetically about origins and the realities of the African diaspora.
Director: Ulysses Jenkins
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: December 31, 1989
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Self Divination about?
- In his Video Griots Trilogy, Jenkins creates a series of video meditations on history and culture. Using archival footage, photographs, image processing, and an elegiac soundtrack, he pulls together diverse strands of thought to construct an "other" history. "Self-Divination" speaks poetically about origins and the realities of the African diaspora.
- Who directed Self Divination?
- Self Divination was directed by Ulysses Jenkins.
- How long is Self Divination?
- Self Divination has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- Where was Self Divination produced?
- Self Divination was produced in United States of America.