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    Morphing From Father

    • 2004
    • 00h 01m 07s
    • Garland Lam Turner
    • Rent $100
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    Synopsis

    Morphing from Father is an experimental video using footage captured by a web cam. The graininess and static caused by a web cam, gives the piece its aesthetic. The video interrogates the ways in which children are both similar to, and different from, their parents. 

    Categories

    • Experimental,
    • Families,
    • Works by Women

    Shooting Format

    • DV

    Languages

    • None

    Additional Details

    • Silent,
    • Colour

    Available Subtitle

    • None

    Region

    • Manitoba,
    • British Columbia

    Screening Formats

    • DVD,
    • H.264

    Credits

    • Artist: Garland Lam Turner

    Provided By

    • Video Pool Media Arts Centre

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    • 2010
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    • 2006
    • Garland Lam Turner

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