Her Socialist Smile [Audio Description Version] a film by John Gianvito

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Gianvito, John, director.

Grasshopper Film (Firm), publisher, film distributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Keller, Helen, 1880-1968.

Keller, Helen.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (93 min.)

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. Grasshopper Film 2020

Summary:

Though her life generated voluminous literature, most people ignore the fact that iconic deaf-blind author Helen Keller (1880-1968) was one of the most passionate socialist advocates of her time. Continuing his work of patient and insightful political filmmaking, director John Gianvito (PROFIT MOTIVE AND THE WHISPERING WIND) resurrects Keller's radical views, which have been largely suppressed or sanitized over the years. In HER SOCIALIST SMILE, he researches how, beginning in her early 30s, the pioneer leftist thinker fervently and eloquently spoke out on behalf of many progressive causes, from the rights of women and the disabled, to international socialism and world peace. Gianvito combines onscreen text taken from her most memorable public appearances, recorded voiceover by politically engaged poet Carolyn Forché, and quiet images of nature, creating another unique blend of activism, historical analysis and poetry. Reminding us that leftist struggles are inseparable from disability advocacy, Keller's words remain remarkably pertinent today

Credits:

John Gianvito, director

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title screen

OCLC:

1343066153

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license