Monogram Hunters (2018)
Invited to a gathering at a 7th Ward bar, the artist captured a rehearsal by a traditional Mardi Gras Indian “tribe”. Marcopoulos films the members training a new generation in the rules of the dance. There are specific codes and gestures which prepare each participant to do battle with rival tribes come Mardi Gras. The chants date back generations, and the drum rhythm coheres this tight-knit group of men to the wider collective of the neighborhood bar.
Director: Ari Marcopoulos
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: December 31, 2018
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monogram Hunters about?
- Invited to a gathering at a 7th Ward bar, the artist captured a rehearsal by a traditional Mardi Gras Indian “tribe”. Marcopoulos films the members training a new generation in the rules of the dance. There are specific codes and gestures which prepare each participant to do battle with rival tribes come Mardi Gras. The chants date back generations, and the drum rhythm coheres this tight-knit group of men to the wider collective of the neighborhood bar.
- Who directed Monogram Hunters?
- Monogram Hunters was directed by Ari Marcopoulos.
- How long is Monogram Hunters?
- Monogram Hunters has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).