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The Trickle Down Theory of Sorrow (2002)

The Trickle Down Theory of Sorrow
Veteran experimental filmmaker Mary Filippo tackles issues of work class and gender roles in this visually captivating and provocative autobiographical piece At the core of this engaging autobiographical film is an interview with Filippos mother as she recounts incidents of exploitation and gender discrimination she experienced working in jewelry factories in the 1940s and 50s The filmmaker contrasts her mothers quiet acquiescence with her own attitudes about the social injustices of her culture through a striking montage of images and audio clips moving the viewer to consider connections between consumerism and global labor practices motherhood money and happiness While her mothers attitude toward the social injustices she endured is one of resignation Filippos is one of assumed but uncollected responsibility
DirectorMary Filippo

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2002
Original Language:English