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Open Letter: Grasp the Bird's Tail

Directed by Brenda Joy Lem
Canada, 1992 (experimental, 15 minutes, colour, English)

Film Description:
"In a letter to her lover, a Chinese woman describes the racial and sexual violence she sees all around her. Her fear makes her imagine that she is a contortionist trapped in a box which is being lanced by swords. It is a disturbing look at race, sexuality and violence. "
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Film Credits (partial):
Principal Cast: Brenda Joy Lem, Rick Wong
Film Editing: Jessica Raum
Music: Laurel MacDonald
Production Company: Peace of Heart Productions
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