Lessons of the Hour: Visualizing History in the American Cinematographer

Isaac Julien and Nina Kellgren, BSC had a conversation with Noah Kadner for the American Cinematographer around Isaac Julien's unique film portrait of Frederick Douglass. 

 

Isaac Julien and cinematographer Nina Kellgren, BSC have collaborated on numerous projects merging art and cinema, including the landmark film Looking for Langston (1989). One of their latest collaborations is Lessons of the Hour, currently on exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the 10-screen, rear-projected installation delves into Douglass' legacy, mixing historical events with Julien’s distinct visual style.