Blind Country
Jan 01, 1989 · 21m
Director
Ericka BeckmanOverview
This collaborative video project is based on a short story by H.G. Wells called "The Country of the Blind"—about a man who travels to a country of blind people and attempts to dominate their sensual, feminine culture with his male, sight-derived power. Following this theme, "Blind Country" begins with animated fruit dancing over Mike Kelley's body and the admonition of "Northerners" to "refill the quickly emptying sack." In the male-dominated land of the North, candy-spurting pinatas stand as phallic symbols. Presumably castrated, and stripped of his authority, Kelley acts the buffoon as he is led through the murky land of the South, a "female," earthy, "realm of the senses" opposing the phallocentric world of the North.
Cast of Blind Country
Crew of Blind Country
About Blind Country
What is Blind Country about?
This collaborative video project is based on a short story by H.G. Wells called "The Country of the Blind"—about a man who travels to a country of blind people and attempts to dominate their sensual, feminine culture with his male, sight-derived power. Following this theme, "Blind Country" begins with animated fruit dancing over Mike Kelley's body and the admonition of "Northerners" to "refill…
When was Blind Country released?
Blind Country was released on January 1, 1989.
How long is Blind Country?
Blind Country runs 21 minutes.
Who directed Blind Country?
Blind Country was directed by Ericka Beckman.
Who is in the cast of Blind Country?
The cast of Blind Country includes Mike Kelley, Bob Gibson, Aura Rosenberg, Lolly Lincoln and Amanda Katz.