Summaries

Elegy to Connie is a Stop Motion animation that addresses the events leading up to and following the Kirkwood City Council shooting, as retold by a group of unintentional women activists, bound together by their friendship with slain Councilwoman Connie Karr. Made in collaboration with these women, this animated documentary is based on their stories, and depicts themes including: citizen representation and finding a voice; the Utopian draw of the suburbs; disenfranchised neighborhoods; white privilege; alienation, and healing after tragedy. The film illustrates the complicated issues surrounding the shooting and celebrates Connie's legacy as a leader.—Anonymous

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Genres
  • Drama
  • Animation
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Jul 12, 2014
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site

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Tech specs

Runtime 59m
Color Color
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