It Is a Crime
1996
Using footage from mainstream British and Hollywood films, and excerpts from a poem by Shani Mootoo, this video explores the impact of cultural imperialism and the erasure of language—residual tools of oppression on members of post-colonial societies.
Release1996-01-01
Runtime5 min
StatusReleased
CountriesUnited States of America
Original languageEN
SpokenNo Language
DirectorMeena Nanji
ProductionTwende Pictures
Popularity1
TMDB ID809734
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