A Procession of Them
NEW DOCS
Nine people with concealed still 35mm cameras sneak into the Ocaranza Psychiatric Institute in Hidalgo, Mexico. The resulting montage of still images, often blurry and/or out of focus, seems always on the verge of movement. Coupled with a matter-of-fact, soft-spoken narration, however, these images present a powerful and horrifying indictment of the treatment of the mentally ill. In less than six minutes, this short film presents some of the most gripping and unforgettable footage that you will ever encounter. JG
Director
Eugene Richards
Producers
Eugene Richards, Janine Altongy
Release Year
2003
Festival Year
2004
Country
United States
Run Time
6 minutes