Plastic Bag. Ramin Bahrani, 2009.
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Edition screened: Included on First Look DVD My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, released 2010. English language. Runtime approximately 18 minutes.
Summary: No depictions of violence toward animals.
Werner Herzog narrates this exquisite short film, vocalizing the soul and aspirations of a plastic bag and making it part human, part loyal companion animal. Ultimately it is about our own search for God, and is a shockingly expressive and brave work. I imagine many viewers would need to sneer, mock and ridicule as a way to relieve their shame and discomfort.