Reel Life-from Us to Us: This Halifax women's media collective sees access to resources as a way to reclaim their culture.
Fuse, May 1980, v. 4, no. 4, pp. 194-196
An article that deals with the video work of a group of female artists know as Reel Life. The article also investigates mainstream media and censorship. In addition, how networks like CBC refused to address women's issues in Canada. The article initiates a dialogue around the influence of the Halifax women's media collective Reel Life who began in 1973. They focus in holding media skills workshops, produce their own tapes and videos, and write on women's issues. There is further discussion on their videos and focus on media control and censorship.
ITEM 1980.007 – available for viewing in the Research Centre
Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited
Anna Mae Pictou Aquash – Reel Life
Cabbages and Kings – Reel Life
Community Media Access – Reel Life
Budworks – Reel Life