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Earthware
1975
10 min
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This short, impressionistic film takes us to Nigeria, Japan, Mexico and India, where craftsmen work clay to produce ritual vessels and everyday objects. Film without words.
This short, impressionistic film takes us to Nigeria, Japan, Mexico and India, where craftsmen work clay to produce ritual vessels and everyday objects. Film without words.
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directorRick RaxlenDonald Winkler
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producerTom DalyRick RaxlenColin Low
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cameraMichel Thomas-d'Hoste
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soundClaude HazanaviciusJean-Pierre Joutel
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editingRick RaxlenBill Graziadei
Ages 10 to 14
School subjects
Before viewing, brainstorm possible meanings of the title or have students do a free-write. While viewing, students take notes in groups; afterward, share impressions with class. Identify the locales in the film. How are the objects produced with a sense of ritual; what is the impact on the importance of the object, compared with items we buy in stores? Have students produce an object; write/present about their experience and the perceived value of their artwork.