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It Was Like A Dream I Remember from an Easier Time (2020)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 8M

Director : Jason Lester

Synopsis

A visual essay revealing social inequality as the silent sickness of COVID-19 lockdown America. To highlight the disconnect between the fantasy of Los Angeles and the lived reality for many of its citizens, a computerized voice gives a dispassionate monologue over imagery that explores the truth of a city after the tourists, luxury stores and entertainment are removed from the streets. Through silent vignettes, the film leaves us with images of homelessness, and comments on the shallowness of capitalism and the hypocrisy of multiculturalism.

Actors

Crews

Jason Lester
Jason Lester
Writer
Jason Lester
Jason Lester
Editor
Laura Burhenn
Laura Burhenn
Producer
Laura Burhenn
Laura Burhenn
Music
Gus Bendinelli
Gus Bendinelli
Colorist
Jason Lester
Jason Lester
Director
Heather McIntosh
Heather McIntosh
Music

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