The Illinois Parables

The Illinois Parables

6.7 | 2016-01-22 | Documentary History

From dreamy aerial opening shots, we are sent on an expedition through the storied land of our fifth most populous state, Illinois, often called a miniature version of America. Deborah Stratman’s experimental documentary explores how physical landscapes and human politics can each re-interpret historical events. Eleven parables relay histories of settlement, removal, technological breakthrough, violence, messianism, and resistance. Who gets to write history—physical monuments, official news accounts, or personal spoken-word memories?

Featured Crew

Deborah Stratman Director
Deborah Stratman Screenplay
Deborah Stratman Producer
Deborah Stratman Cinematography
Deborah Stratman Editor
Okkyung Lee Music
Olivia Block Music
Deborah Stratman Sound Designer
Steven Badgett Associate Producer

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