The Riot Tapes
Originally released in 1984. The Riot Tapes is a feature film. directed by Ilene Segalove. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Riot Tapes (1984) offers a sharp and ironic take on Segalove’s college years during the Vietnam War protests. Using the aesthetics of 1980s television, Segalove reenacts the clichés of 1960s campus life—sex, drugs, politics, and love—with satirical humor. Employing reenactments and archival footage to recount the artist’s political involvement in college, her boyfriend’s becoming-anorexic while dieting to evade the draft, and her discovery that art could offer her a space for political commentary, the work not only critiques the sentimentalization of ’60s activism but also interrogates how the Reagan era reshaped public memory, turning a deeply personal lens onto the political and cultural fissures of both decades. - Amant
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Riot Tapes about?
The Riot Tapes (1984) offers a sharp and ironic take on Segalove’s college years during the Vietnam War protests. Using the aesthetics of 1980s television, Segalove reenacts the clichés of 1960s...
Who directed The Riot Tapes?
The Riot Tapes was directed by Ilene Segalove.
How long is The Riot Tapes?
The Riot Tapes has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was The Riot Tapes released?
The Riot Tapes was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.