Exiles: Between Two Worlds, 1988
Scope and Contents
A short documentary about necessary lifestyle adjustments when a group of people is transplanted from one culture to another. Andrews uses scenes of Asian families in Utah as they perform various rituals, from marriage and death ceremonies to organized classes that help children maintain an understanding of their parent's traditions and language to a farming commune to religious celebrations. Exiles was made over a two-year period with support from the Utah Endowment for the Humanities, the Utah Media Arts Center, and the University of Utah.
Dates
- Creation: 1988
Creator
- From the Collection: Andrews, Jan (Filmmaker) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 16mm film
From the Collection: 4 DVD
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
16mm (photographic film size)
Physical Facet
00:24:21, black and white, sound
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu