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  • Panorama Ephemera (2004)
  • 89 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Panorama Ephemera (2004)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Collage of sequences drawn from a wide variety of ephemeral (industrial, advertising, educational and amateur) films, touring the conflicted landscapes of twentieth-century America. The films' often-skewed visions construct an American ...See moreCollage of sequences drawn from a wide variety of ephemeral (industrial, advertising, educational and amateur) films, touring the conflicted landscapes of twentieth-century America. The films' often-skewed visions construct an American history filled with horror and hope, unreeling in familiar and unexpected ways. Panorama Ephemera focuses on familiar and mythical activities and images in America (1626-1978). Many creatures and substances that we hardly notice because we feel so used to them take center stage, including pigs, corn, water, telephones, fire, and rice. At first resembling a compilation, it soon reveals itself as a journey through the American landscape over time, and the story begins to emerge between the sequences. The film consists of 64 self-contained film sequences ranging from 5 seconds to 4 minutes in length arranged into a narrative. Unlike many films made using archival footage, it's primarily a combination of sequences rather than a collage of individual shots. The film is populated by American children, animals, farmers, industrial workers, superheroes, pioneers heading West, crash test dummies, and many others. Written by Rick Prelinger See less
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Jun 13, 2004 (United States)

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12 cast members
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William Boyett
Patrolman Jackson (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage) (as Bill Boyett) Patrolman Jackson (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage) (as Bill Boyett)   See fewer
When a Stranger Calls (1979)
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Bill Agee
Frank Dixon, Jr. (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage) Frank Dixon, Jr. (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage)   See fewer
Last Clear Chance (1959)
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Tim Bosworth
Alan Dixon (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage) Alan Dixon (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage)   See fewer
Last Clear Chance (1959)
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Christine Lynch
Betty Hutchins (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage) Betty Hutchins (in 'The Last Clear Chance') (archive footage)   See fewer
Last Clear Chance (1959)
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Rex Thompson
Paul (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage) Paul (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage)   See fewer
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Anna Minot Franz
Helen (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage) Helen (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage)   See fewer
Rocky King, Detective (1950)
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Sarah Cunningham
Alice (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage) Alice (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage)   See fewer
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Susan Valdes
Guardiana (from 'Safety: Harm Hides at Home') (archive footage) Guardiana (from 'Safety: Harm Hides at Home') (archive footage)   See fewer
Safety: Harm Hides at Home (1974)
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Peter Hobbs
Jim (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage) Jim (from 'Fears of Children') (archive footage)   See fewer
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Michael Keslin
Andrew (from 'Age 13') (archive footage) Andrew (from 'Age 13') (archive footage)   See fewer
Age 13 (1955)
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Ken McCannon
Ken (in 'This Charming Couple') (archive footage) Ken (in 'This Charming Couple') (archive footage)   See fewer
Nancy Todd's primary photo
Nancy Todd
Winnie (in 'This Charming Couple') (archive footage) Winnie (in 'This Charming Couple') (archive footage)   See fewer
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