Andrés Serrano's 'Insurrection' Film on Capitol Hill Attack
'Insurrection,' the debut film by Andrés Serrano, is a 75-minute documentary that explores the Capitol attack of January 6, 2021. It made its debut at Cultural DC's Source Theatre in Washington, D.C., and is scheduled to be shown in Florence, Italy, from November 16 to 20, 2022. The documentary employs independent footage to deliver a cinéma vérité style, highlighting the violence of the day. It begins with a quote from Donald Trump and features music by Bob Dylan. Serrano draws parallels to D.W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation' while examining the 'death of a nation.' Significant moments include the death of Ashli Babbitt and a critique of the disparate treatment of Black and white protesters. Serrano is also known for his 'Morgue' series and 'Klan' imagery.
Key facts
- Andrés Serrano's first film 'Insurrection' is about the January 6, 2021 Capitol Hill attack.
- The film is 75 minutes long and premiered at Cultural DC's Source Theatre in Washington, D.C.
- It will be shown at Lo Schermo dell'Arte festival in Florence from November 16 to 20, 2022.
- Serrano compiled footage from smartphones, news cameras, amateur videos, and social media.
- The film includes a quote from Donald Trump and a soundtrack with Bob Dylan, The Carter Family, and Bama Stuart.
- It references D.W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation' but focuses on the 'death of a nation.'
- The film shows the death of Ashli Babbitt, shot by a security guard, using smartphone footage.
- Serrano contrasts the treatment of white rioters with that of Black protesters.
Entities
Artists
- Andrés Serrano
Institutions
- Cultural DC's Source Theatre
- Lo Schermo dell'Arte – Festival di cinema e arte contemporanea
- Artribune
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States
- Florence
- Italy
- Capitol Hill