In this experimental film, Borden explores the dynamics among the members of a woman’s group. As she interviews people who know them, such as Joan Jonas, the group shoots ‘artistic’ scenes of themselves – but Borden feels they aren’t fully grappling with issues of sexuality and politics. Are they a serious group – or just friends? After showing an early edit of the film to the group, its members, upset, close ranks. Undeterred, Borden incorporates the group’s arguments into another edit, filming larger groups commenting both on the original one and on consciousness-raising groups in general. Uncredited voices include those of Barbara Kruger and Kathryn Bigelow.
Lizzie Borden
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Self
Ariel Bock
Self
Marion Cajori
Self
Nancy Holt
Self
Glenda Hydler
Self
Joan Jonas
Self
Barbara Kruger
Self
Kathleen Mooney
Self
Pat Steir
Self
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