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The Illinois Parables (2016)

Movie ★ 6.7 60 min

Documentary History

From dreamy aerial opening shots, we are sent on an expedition through the storied land of our fifth most populous state, Illinois, often called a miniature version of America. Deborah Stratman’s experimental documentary explores how physical landscapes and human politics can each re-interpret historical events. Eleven parables relay histories of settlement, removal, technological breakthrough, violence, messianism, and resistance. Who gets to write history—physical monuments, official news accounts, or personal spoken-word memories?

Deborah Stratman Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 22, 2016
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt5103864
Language
Studio
Pythagoras Film

Themes

Cast

C. Felton Jennings II Himself Anna Toborg Herself Joshua Frieman Himself José Oubrerie Himself Daniel Verdier Himself David Gatten David Gatten Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Illinois Parables about?
From dreamy aerial opening shots, we are sent on an expedition through the storied land of our fifth most populous state, Illinois, often called a miniature version of America. Deborah Stratman’s experimental documentary explores how physical landscapes and human politics can each re-interpret historical events. Eleven parables relay histories of settlement, removal, technological breakthrough, violence, messianism, and resistance. Who gets to write history—physical monuments, official news accounts, or personal spoken-word memories?
Who directed The Illinois Parables?
The Illinois Parables was directed by Deborah Stratman.
Who stars in The Illinois Parables?
The Illinois Parables stars C. Felton Jennings II, Anna Toborg, Joshua Frieman, José Oubrerie.
When was The Illinois Parables released?
The Illinois Parables is a 2016 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch The Illinois Parables?
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