Source theatre
Insurrection by Andres Serrano
a/political presents Serrano’s first-ever film in collaboration with CulturalDC
Insurrection premiered in Washington, DC on January 6, 2022
Screening Dates: Jan. 6—8 and 13—15, 2022
Running Time: 75min
Location: CulturalDC’s Source Theatre, 1835 14th St NW
Related Events (Scroll for more information.)
January 6: Opening Night and Post-Show Discussion with Andres Serrano and Philip Brookman
January 7: Post-Show Discussion with Andres Serrano, Kristi Maiselman, and Sylwia Serafinowicz
January 8: Book Launch with Andres Serrano and Andy Grundberg
Film Information (Click Here for Press Kit)
Andres Serrano to release his first-ever film, a 75-minute narrative compilation set to the instrumental interludes and title card framework of The Birth of a Nation (1915).
Combining poignant historical footage of the past 150 years; news segments from the past five years; and dozens of first-person recordings posted to online forums like Parler, Insurrection is an unflinchingly graphic narrative film that chronicles the events culminating on January 6, 2021.
An opening sequence set to Bob Dylan’s You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere (1971) sets the stage for something highly personal to the artist yet cross-generationally resonant. “I grew up on Dylan,” said Serrano. “For me, he was like the Bible, his songs were proverbs.” With diverse historical footage spanning 150 years, we see a foreshadowing of the January 6 events with riots from the Great Depression, as well as hate crimes juxtaposed with jubilant “support our troops” performances of the same eras.
Score is a key element of the film, and in addition to the narrative framework provided by the instrumental interludes of The Birth of A Nation, songs used were selected for their illustration of the persistent belief – one that was particularly present on January 6 – that “American patriots” will always be victorious because God and Jesus are on their side; the paradox of Americans’ longtime marriage of Christianity and war.
Due to permissions, this film is not currently available for screening. Andres Serrano is in discussion with several cultural institutions for future screenings. Sign up for our email list for the latest updates.
COVID Safety Measures
All attendees must show digital (picture on your phone) or physical (actual CDC cards) proof of full vaccination, presented with a matching photo ID. We are currently NOT accepting proof of vaccination through mobile or third party apps. Boosters are highly recommended. Masks are mandatory at all times in the venue. Audiences are encouraged to practice social distancing. These policies are meant to keep audiences, staff, and artists as safe as possible from the spread of COVID-19.
Source Theatre undergoes daily cleaning procedures including electrostatic spraying. The theatre’s HVAC was replaced in Fall 2021. Air purifiers will be set up in the theatre and lobby space.
Contact
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Related Events
Book Launch and Discussion w/ Artist Andres Serrano and Art Critic and Curator Andy Grundberg
Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 4pm
Join us for a book launch and signing event featuring Andres Serrano, and art critic/curator Andy Grundberg. The launch and signing will go from 4-5:30pm. Books can be purchased on site or brought from home, if purchased previously.
Buy the books ahead of the launch and signing event (highly encouraged.)
Curatorial Discussion w/ Artist Andres Serrano, a/political Chief Curator Sylwia Serafinowicz, and CulturalDC Executive Director and Curator Kristi Maiselman
Friday, January 7, 2022 at 8:30pm after the screening
Kristi Maiselman is the Executive Director and Curator of CulturalDC. Since her appointment in October 2018, Maiselman has facilitated projects like Ivanka Vacuuming by Jennifer Rubell, Mighty, Mighty by Devan Shimoyama, and THIS IS NOT A DRILL by Jefferson Pinder. In addition to her curatorial work, Maiselman oversees CulturalDC’s artspace development work which creates partnerships between arts organizations and commercial real estate developers in order to ensure affordable artist housing, studio space, and public art opportunities. Maiselman has been featured in the Washington Business Journal, WUSA9 and the Washington City Paper for her arts leadership. Kristi joined the CulturalDC team in June 2015 as part of the development team. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit arts organizations including the Corcoran College of Art and Design, Rubell Family Collection, Conner Smith, Hamiltonian Artists and the National Gallery of Art. Maiselman received her BFA in Photography from James Madison University and her MA in Arts Management from American University.
Sylwia Serafinowicz is Chief Curator at a/political, public speaker and writer based in London. Serafinowicz sees exhibitions and public programmes as a platform to advocate for human rights and against discrimination, inequality and violence. Serafinowicz graduated with a PhD in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and an MA in History of Art from the University of Warsaw, Poland. Her PhD thesis was dedicated to the dynamic relationship between photography, sculpture, performance and seemingly ephemeral art. Curated exhibitions include We Protect You From Yourselves featuring collectives Democracia and Syrena, solo shows by Kendall Geers, Franko B, kennardphillipps, Shikeith, Chila Kumari Burman, Ewa Axelrad, Daniel Malone, and numerous group shows, including Labor Relations, 2016 and Wild at Heart, 2018. Serafinowicz is a published author of essays and reviews. Her texts appeared in Artforum, Afterall Art School, Contemporary Lynx, Not. Fot, Art and Documentation amongst other outlets. She is a member of the British Art Network and the Executive Committee of AICA UK.