In Order Not to Be Here

In Order Not to Be Here 2002

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Confronting the hermetic nature of white-collar communities, dissecting the fear behind contemporary suburban design. An isolation-based fear (protect us from people not like us). A fear of irregularity (eat at McDonalds, you know what to expect). A fear of thought (turn on the television). A fear of self (don’t stop moving). By examining evacuated suburban and corporate landscapes, the film reveals a peculiarly 21st century hollowness… an emptiness born of our collective faith in safety and technology. This is a new genre of horror movie, attempting suburban locations as states of mind.

  • Released: 2002-11-10
  • Runtime: 33 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Stars:
  • Director: Deborah Stratman