Images of a shadow puppet play, intermittent rapid editing, and sweeping shots of a farm, dogs playing outside, plants, kitchens and interiors, provide a naturalistic portrait of peaceful spaces and friends. Date of production unknown.
Amid frequent and chaotic light leaks, JoAnn Elam’s sister Susan calmly rides a horse, Marlboro, around a corral in Grayslake, IL. Approximately one minute of blank film comprises the ending. Another film in the collection, ” Marlboro ” (F.2011-01-0165) appears to have been shot around the same time, and similar footage of Susan riding appears
After beginning with a short shot of JoAnn Elam and who appears to be her sister Susam Elam in the doorway of a barn, this film subsequently focuses on Susan riding a horse, Marlboro, around a corral in Grayslake, IL. Occasionally, the back of a third woman’s head is visible. Another film, ” Susan Riding
Alabama” begins with a large, multigenerational family posing for a photograph in a rural environment, presumably in Alabama. After breaking their pose, they enjoy a picnic together. Approximately halfway through the runtime, the film changes from black and white to color and explores in close detail roosters and John Deere farming equipment nearby. Due to