Against the Grain

This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Through the Lens

Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
Subjects: Media Studies
Produced By: Jordan-Bastow Productions
Year: 1996
Country: Canada
Language: English
Running Time: 52m

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A montage of filmmakers outside the mainstream, highlighting the common bond of struggle, but also the very different forms and styles of filmic expression it fosters. Issues discussed include economic imperatives, creative freedom, personal integrity and community empowerment.

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