49th Parallel : Barrier as Corridor, The

1995, Video, 26:16 (Colour, Stereo)

by Gregor Turk

This documentary focuses in the history and idiosyncratic nature of the 1 270 mile section of the U.S./Canadian border formed by the 49th parallel. Traveling by foot and bicycle, Turk encounters a variety of people affected by the border : Native Americans, government officials, farmers and many others. This travelogue reveals the diverse consequences of an abstract line drawn on a map.

ISBN 1-55260-870-0