Curated by Lorna MacMillan, Heidi Sutton, and Timoteo Rodriguez

Artists in Person

What individual and institutional influences are at work in shaping our personal and national identities? Students of the anthropology, ethnic studies, and film departments delve into these issues in nine short documentaries. In salutes to family, Circumstances of Life chronicles a father's love for his family and his passion for his native Mexico, while My Daddy Is Elvis looks at youthful embarrassment replaced by adult pride in dealing with a father who moonlights as an Elvis impersonator. Federally Expressed offers a positive glimpse into the life of U.S. postal carriers. The consequences of the pursuit (and abuse) of sex and money are addressed provocatively in three tapes: Infective Thoughts illustrates the potentially horrifying ramifications of unprotected infidelity. Stripped Dreams examines the financial trap of the world of exotic dancing. And Exposed! is a moving account of molestation. Institutional controlling processes are also explored: The War on Drugs: Truth or D.A.R.E.? exposes the propaganda of politicians and corporations that influence drug policy. Modern Paranoia examines the fears that modern technology has created in the information age. And Prison:A Proclamation for Emancipation elucidates the exploitation of prison workers by capitalism.

The curators: Lorna MacMillan and Timoteo Rodriguez are anthropology majors. Heidi Sutton is a film studies major. With thanks to Loni Ding, Irina Leimbacher, and B. Ruby Rich.