Lay Claim to an Island (2009)
Texts from the 1969 American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz and letters from supporters propel an exploration of political yearning, emancipatory architecture and failed utopias. What does it mean to claim land that has more value as a symbol than as a potential home? And how does that symbol function beyond the boundaries of its geographic limits?
Director: Chris Kennedy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lay Claim to an Island about?
- Texts from the 1969 American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz and letters from supporters propel an exploration of political yearning, emancipatory architecture and failed utopias. What does it mean to claim land that has more value as a symbol than as a potential home? And how does that symbol function beyond the boundaries of its geographic limits?
- Who directed Lay Claim to an Island?
- Lay Claim to an Island was directed by Chris Kennedy.
- How long is Lay Claim to an Island?
- Lay Claim to an Island has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- Where was Lay Claim to an Island produced?
- Lay Claim to an Island was produced in Canada.