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Pacific Film Archive

October 23 - October 23, 2013

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2575 Bancroft Way

Berkeley

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CA

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From Baghdad to Badlands, Paul Chan (U.S., 2010–13) In Person: Paul Chan Introduction: Apsara DiQuinzio Prior to working in New Orleans, Chan gained notoriety for traveling with Voices in the Wilderness to Iraq prior to the American invasion and occupation, in defiance of U.S. law. Tonight’s program includes the resulting video essay, the almost wordless Baghdad in No Particular Order, which depicts everyday life in that city before its devastation, as well as Now Let Us Praise American Leftists and early animation. Chan also presents his recent project, the experimental press Badlands Unlimited, which published the essays of Saddam Hussein. Now Let Us Praise American Leftists 2000, 3:36 mins, Color, Digital video, From Video Data Bank Baghdad in No Particular Order 2003, 51 mins, In Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Color, Digital video, From Video Data Bank A selection of Badlands Unlimited trailers With Ian Cheng, Micaela Durand, 2010–13, c. 5 mins, Color, Digital video, From the artist Total running time: c. 90 mins Pacific Film Archive Theater 2575 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94720 $5.50 - $9.50 (General Admission) (510) 642-0808