Mongoloid

USA 1978, 16mm, b&w, sound, 4:00 min

realized by:

Bruce Conner

keywords:

found-footage
science, based on music

available copies:

Canyon Cinema Inc.:

16mm, 24fps, sound optical track

available for rent

• Available for rental in group packages only. Ask for further information

synopsis: Canyon Cinema catalog 1992

A documentary film exploring the manner in which a determined
young man overcame a basic mental defect and became a useful
member of society. Insightful editing techniques reveal the
dreams, ideals and problems that face a large segment of the
American male population. Educational. Background music written
and performed by the DEVO orchestra.

Mongoloid he was a mongoloid, happier than you and me.
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid, and it determined what he could see.
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid, one chromosome too many.
And he wore a hat, and he had a job
And he brought home the bacon so that no one knew
--(c) 1977 DEVO

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