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Cordell Wolking independent film collection, 1990s

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wolking, Cordell
Title
Cordell Wolking independent film collection
Dates
1990s (inclusive)
Quantity
1 vhs
Collection Number
A0764
Summary
The Cordell Wolking independent film collection (1990s) consists of a copy of "The Animal's Court," a film in which animals explain the adverse effects destructive human activity has on their homes. Wolking studied psychology at the University of Utah. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Audio-visual materials can be fragile and require specialized equipment to play back. For this reason, access to audio-visual materials is provided through digital copies, and it might take longer to provide access to items that are not yet digitized. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Cordell Wolking was a psychology student at the University of Utah in the late 1990s when he produced "The Animal's Court."

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Content Description

The Cordell Wolking independent film collection (1990s) consists of a copy of "The Animal's Court," a film in which animals explain the adverse effects destructive human activity has on their homes. Wolking studied psychology at the University of Utah. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed by Jimi Jones in 2004.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: "The Animal's Court"

    VHS
    color, sound

    The film begins with the title "The Animal's Court." Images of construction vehicles tearing up a park are shown. Intercut with the images of construction vehicles are close-ups of a hamster or squirrel running from the destruction of the park (its home). A young African American boy chases the rodent into a secluded area only to discover a small legal court comprised of endangered animals. Each animal tells the story of its endangerment by the world of humans. This piece is ultimately a cautionary tale explaining to humans the adverse effects of their actions on the animal world. Probably dubbed from 16mm film.

    Dates: 1990s
    Container: Cassette 1

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Subject Terms

  • Artists--Utah
  • Independent filmmakers

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah

Form or Genre Terms

  • Moving images
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