On Cannibalism (1994)

On Cannibalism (1994) poster

King Kong meets the family photograph in this provocative experimental video exploring the West's insatiable appetite for native bodies in museums, world's fairs, and early cinema. Intertwining personal narrative about race and identity in the U.S. with layered footage, artifacts and video effects, ON CANNIBALISM looks back at anthropological truisms with outrage and irony.

Director: Fatimah Rony
Runtime: 6 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Cannibalism about?
King Kong meets the family photograph in this provocative experimental video exploring the West's insatiable appetite for native bodies in museums, world's fairs, and early cinema. Intertwining personal narrative about race and identity in the U.S. with layered footage, artifacts and video effects, ON CANNIBALISM looks back at anthropological truisms with outrage and irony.
Who directed On Cannibalism?
On Cannibalism was directed by Fatimah Rony.
How long is On Cannibalism?
On Cannibalism has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).