Image Union, episode 0512

Compilation episode of Image Union featuring the work of artists Sherrie White and Dean Kendrick. The works include a documentary about protests against nuclear proliferation and animation.

00:00Copy video clip URL Image Union opening

00:52Copy video clip URL “New Protest” by Sherrie White. Color video. A documentary about the “Peace Walk” that took place in Chicago on April 10, 1982 to protest the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The tape features interviews with the participants and footage of the official speakers at Federal Plaza, including Studs Terkel, Ed Sadlowski, and Harold Washington.

20:09Copy video clip URL “There Is No Light On The Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight” by Dean Kendrick. Color animation. A short animated piece that uses drawn animation combined with still photos of Gangster-era Chicago. Set to music by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.

23:41Copy video clip URL “Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon” by Dean Kendrick. Color animation. A short piece utilizing rudimentary animation and set to music by Queen.

24:54Copy video clip URL Image Union end credits.