An Unsatisfying Metaphor

40m
Documentary
8

Documentary about the history of 20th century globalization through the lens of the World Trade Organization's changing art collection; from works of human subjects showcasing the potential of dignified labor, to their replacement with abstract maps and grids for the valorization of the modern trade system.

Cast

Cristina Linclau
Narrator

Crew

Ryan S Jeffery
Director, Writer
Ben Beres
Cinematography
Ethan Rose
Sound

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