Star Spangled To Death

STAR SPANGLED TO DEATH
London Chisenhale Gallery
Sunday 2 November 2008, from 2pm to 10pm

A FREE screening of Star Spangled To Death, Ken Jacobs’ episodic indictment of American politics, religion, war, racism and stupidity, timed to coincide with the US election and the end of the Bush regime. Starring Jack Smith, Richard Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Minnie Mouse, Al Jolson and a cast of thousands.

Star Spangled To Death (Ken Jacobs, 1957-59/2004)

STAR SPANGLED TO DEATH
Ken Jacobs, USA, 1957-59/2004, 400 minutes (plus intermissions)

Jacobs' extraordinary epic combines whole found films, documentaries, newsreels, musicals and cartoons with improvised performances by the legendary Jack Smith and Jerry Sims. Together they picture a dangerously sold-out America where racial and religious prejudice, the monopolisation of wealth and an addiction to war are opposed by Beat generation irreverence.

STAR SPANGLED TO DEATH will be shown with several intermissions. Some refreshments available, or bring a packed lunch and a cushion!

Star Spangled To Death (Ken Jacobs, 1957-59/2004)

Presented by Whitechapel at Chisenhale, in collaboration with Mark Webber and tank.tv. A portfolio of 20 works by Ken Jacobs is now available in the tank.tv archive.

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64 Chisenhale Rd, London, E3 5QZ
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