
It Is a Crime
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.
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It Is a Crime
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1996
Runtime
0h 5m
Original Title
It Is a Crime
Production Companies
Twende Pictures
Director
Meena Nanji
Description
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.