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    From the Archives of the Libido

    • 1995
    • 00h 04m 00s
    • Hope Peterson

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    Synopsis

    In the future, a sexual archeologist offers analysis of her findings. She has been researching the erotic debris remaining from the 20th century, and attempts an explanation for the hold ersatz lesbian porn films had on the “dominant culture”. Contains appropriated material - sampled pictures and sound.

    Categories

    • Experimental,
    • Time + Space,
    • Identity,
    • LGBTQ2S+,
    • Sexuality,
    • Short,
    • Works by Women

    Shooting Format

    • Umatic (3/4")

    Languages

    • English

    Additional Details

    • Colour,
    • Sound,
    • Stereo

    Available Subtitle

    • None

    Region

    • Manitoba

    Credits

    • Artist: Hope Peterson

    Provided By

    • Video Pool Media Arts Centre

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    Threshold Economics

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    Surface Damage

    • 1992
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    Surface Damage

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