Visions of Violence

Aug 28, 2007

1h 24m

★ 7.0

The camera always tells the truth

Overview

This visceral cinematic snapshot is an inventive commentary on the pleasures and dangers of wielding a camera. Using different video and film formats, the director tries to record life as it is, unpredictable and at times dangerous.

Genres

Drama

Documentary

Production Companies

Golon Films

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Cast

Jeff

Jeff Marquis

Dave

David Pawloski

The Kooz

Michael Kusznir

Chris

Christopher L. Golon

Ice Cream Customer

Dave Lounder

Dan the Man

Daniel Eshoo

Sal

S. Al Mottram

Art

Arthur Kurpaska

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