Precious Products
Jan 01, 1989 · 15m
Director
George KucharOverview
In Precious Products we are subtly reminded of this country’s obsession with consumerism and narcissism. George, with his ever-present video-8 camera, attends an opening of Precious Products—an exhibition of artworks satirizing art as commodity. He leaves the art world of San Francisco to spend a Christmas holiday with friends in their opulent home. Ironically, this is the home of a celebrity (another kind of commodity), Russian defector/ballerina Natalia Makanova. Surrounded by all the luxuries of life and Makanova’s image, George muses about death. Panning over a dressing table laden with products, he focuses on a People magazine and comments, 'We are precious products, all of us.'
Cast of Precious Products
Crew of Precious Products
About Precious Products
What is Precious Products about?
In Precious Products we are subtly reminded of this country’s obsession with consumerism and narcissism. George, with his ever-present video-8 camera, attends an opening of Precious Products—an exhibition of artworks satirizing art as commodity. He leaves the art world of San Francisco to spend a Christmas holiday with friends in their opulent home. Ironically, this is the home of a celebrity…
When was Precious Products released?
Precious Products was released on January 1, 1989.
How long is Precious Products?
Precious Products runs 15 minutes.
Who directed Precious Products?
Precious Products was directed by George Kuchar.
Who is in the cast of Precious Products?
The cast of Precious Products includes Jane Arkinstall (Herself), Lynda Diamond (Herself), Sharon Grace (Herself), George Kuchar (Himself) and Griff Kwiat (Himself).