Intiman Theatre presents CAUGHT by Christopher Chen from March 7 to March 30, 2019. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, DVDs and CDs to enhance your experience of the show.
Caught
The script of CAUGHT, for your reading pleasure.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View CaughtAi Weiwei
This documentary chronicles artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and gets into an increasing number of clashes with the Chinese government.
Format: DVD
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View Ai WeiweiChina, One Million Artists
China has been the biggest art seller in the entire world since 2012. Yet they remain relatively unknown compared to these numbers. Who are these artists? What drives them and how do they circumvent censorship? Contemporary Chinese art took off spectacularly after Mao’s death.
Format: Streaming Video
View China, One Million Artists(Dis)honesty
This documentary explores the complex impact dishonesty has on our lives and everyday society.
Format: DVD
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View (Dis)honestyGlobal Activism
Art is emerging as a public space in which the individual can claim the promises of constitutional and state democracy. Activism may be the first new art form of the twenty-first century. Global aCtIVISm (the capitalized letters form the Latin word civis, emphasizing the power of citizens) describes and documents politically inspired art - global art practices that draw attention to grievances and demand the transformation of existing conditions through actions, demonstrations, and performances in public space.
Format: Book
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View Global ActivismHanging Man
British journalist Martin relates the gripping story of post-Mao China and the harrowing fate of the artist and activist Ai Weiwei.
Format: Book
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View Hanging ManManifesto
These thirteen distinct vignettes incorporate timeless manifestos from 20th-century art movements.
Format: DVD
Availability: All copies in use
View ManifestoA Mouth Is Always Muzzled
A Mouth Is Always Muzzled documents the artistic legacy generated in response to white supremacy, brutality, domination, and oppression.
Format: Book
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View A Mouth Is Always MuzzledPolitical Tribes
Amy Chua argues that America must rediscover a national identity that transcends our political tribes. Enough false slogans of unity, which are just another form of divisiveness. It is time for a more difficult unity that acknowledges the reality of group differences and fights the deep inequities that divide us.
Format: eBook
View Political TribesThe Truth and Other Lies
On the surface, Henry Hayden seems like someone you could like, or even admire. A famous bestselling author who appears a modest everyman. A loving, devoted husband even though he could have any woman he desires. A generous friend and coworker. But Henry Hayden is a construction, a mask.
Format: Audiobook CD
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View The Truth and Other Lies