26 Nov 2023
to Crinkle their Wrist, Perfumed Splendour
An omnium-gatherum of film, poem, and song excerpts contextually juxtaposed in an attempt to explore masculinity, alienation, and identity in a post-industrial society.
This Is Tomorrow
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the evolution of the American city, from the initially small farming village, to the eventually hectic, congested metropolis, to the future planned suburban community.
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John Nesbitt Narrator (voice)
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