Act Of God

Streaming video - 2009

Is being hit by lightning a random natural occurrence or a predestined event? Accidents, chance, fate and the elusive quest to make sense out of tragedy underpin director Jennifer Baichwal's (Manufactured Landscapes) captivating new work, an elegant cinematic meditation on the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning. To explore these profound questions, Baichwal sought out riveting personal stories from around the world. Visually dazzling and aurally seductive, ACT OF GOD singularly captures the harsh beauty of the skies and the lives of those who have been forever touched by their fury. Official Selection at the **Hot Docs Film Festival.** *"An undeniably provocative head-trip, laced with the most spectacular lightning-...storm footage I've ever seen." - Andrew O'Hehir, **Salon.com***

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Genres
Documentary films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Zeitgeist Films 2009.
2019.
Language
English
Other Authors
Jennifer Baichwal (film director), Alex Hermant (actor), Chris Frith, Dalila Hermant, Dannion Brinkley, Fred Frith, Jean Ivens, Juan Gonzalez Hernandez, Maria de los Angeles Peredo, Nancy Gonzalez, Paul Auster, Salome Perez Morales
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
Title from title frames.
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In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (75 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).