Test Backyard
Identifier
F.2011-01-0186
Date Of Production
circa 1978
Abstract
"Test Backyard" explores the different views of the area surrounding and within JoAnn Elam's Logan Square backyard (a frequent locale in her work). The perspective on her neighbor's back porches, trees, and Elam's own garden changes from indoors and outdoors, close-up and from a distance, and in and out of crisp focus. Although its title suggests this film is a test of some kind, it is unclear what exactly Elam was testing when shooting it.
Run Time
3 min 48 sec
Format
8mm
Extent
48 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positives
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Elam, JoAnn (is filmmaker)
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