Public Discourse

Shot in the classic cinema verité style using compact mini-dv and video 8 cameras, Public Discourse follows the art-making from initial idea through to exhibition, capturing the artists' private and personal moments of exuberance and regret. Public Discourse is about passionate artists who want their work to be seen by a wide range of people rather than be confined to the systemic structures of galleries and museums. This non-fiction film presents an in-depth study of the use of subversive messages, mimicking of advertising methods and the presentation of three-dimensional sculptures to the public.

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Duration:

38 minutes

Year:

2003

Director:

Brad Downey

Cast:
Ellen Harvey

self

Darius Jones

self

Shepard Fairey

self

Caledonia Curry

self (as Swoon)

Crew:
Brad Downey

Director

Tim Hansberry

Editor

Quenell Jones

Director of Photography