Performing the Border
Originally released in 1999. Performing the Border is a documentary film. directed by Ursula Biemann. At just 43 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A video essay set in the Mexican-U.S. border town of Ciudad Juarez, where U.S. multinational corporations assemble electronic and digital equipment just across from El Paso, Texas. This imaginative, experimental work investigates the growing feminization of the global economy and its impact on Mexican women living and working in the area. Looking at the border as both a discursive and material space, the video explores the sexualization of the border region through labor division, prostitution, the expression of female desires in the entertainment industry, and sexual violence in the public sphere.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performing the Border about?
A video essay set in the Mexican-U.S. border town of Ciudad Juarez, where U.S. multinational corporations assemble electronic and digital equipment just across from El Paso, Texas. This imaginative...
Who directed Performing the Border?
Performing the Border was directed by Ursula Biemann.
How long is Performing the Border?
Performing the Border has a runtime of 0 hours and 43 minutes (43 minutes total).
When was Performing the Border released?
Performing the Border was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.