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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)19901999
- Quantity
- 1 VHS videocassette
- 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
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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
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Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Cordell Wolking was a psychology student at the University of Utah in the late 1990s when he produced "The Animal's Court."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| cassette | ||
| 1 | "The Animal's Court" VHS videocassette
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.
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1990s |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Artists--Utah
- Independent filmmakers
Corporate Names
- University of Utah
Form or Genre Terms
- Moving images
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