Act of God
(DVD)
Contributors:
Baichwal, Jennifer, director,
De Pencier, Nick, producer.
Iron, Daniel, producer.
Mercury Films Inc.
Foundry Films.
De Pencier, Nick, producer.
Iron, Daniel, producer.
Mercury Films Inc.
Foundry Films.
Published:
[New York] : Zeitgeist Films, [2010].
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
1 videodisc (75 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Rating:
Rating: Not rated.
Status:
Buena Vista Adult DVD Non-Fic
DVD 551.3 Act
Description
Is being hit by lightning a random occurrence or a predestined event? Jennifer Baichwal explores the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning with riveting personal stories from around the world. Captured is the harsh beauty of the skies and the lives of those who have been forever touched by their fury. In a neurological experiment, musician Fred Frith improvises with his guitar to demonstrate the ubiquity of electricity in our bodies and the universe.
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Buena Vista Adult DVD Non-Fic
DVD 551.3 Act
On Shelf
Jul 5, 2023
Location
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Status
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TELL WPL Video
DVD SCIENCE NATURE ACT
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Jun 18, 2022
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Language:
English
UPC:
0795975112239, 795975112239
Notes
General Note
Special features include Lightning, an act of God by Peter Greenaway, additional scenes, interview with director Jennifer Baichwal, theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Nick De Pencier ; editor, Roland Schlimme ;
Participants/Performers
With Paul Auster and others.
Description
Is being hit by lightning a random occurrence or a predestined event? Jennifer Baichwal explores the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning with riveting personal stories from around the world. Captured is the harsh beauty of the skies and the lives of those who have been forever touched by their fury. In a neurological experiment, musician Fred Frith improvises with his guitar to demonstrate the ubiquity of electricity in our bodies and the universe.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, widescreen.
Language
In English, Spanish, French and Yoruba with English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Baichwal, J., De Pencier, N., & Iron, D. (2010). Act of God. [New York], Zeitgeist Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Baichwal, Jennifer, Nick, De Pencier and Daniel, Iron. 2010. Act of God. [New York], Zeitgeist Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Baichwal, Jennifer, Nick, De Pencier and Daniel, Iron, Act of God. [New York], Zeitgeist Films, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Baichwal, Jennifer,, et al. Act of God. [New York], Zeitgeist Films, 2010.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
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