There will be two screenings tonight in New York City for a film by Shelly Silver titled “in complete world.” Details below…

Near Sighted-Far Out/The Third Festival of Video Art
Friday, September 26, 2008 at 7:00pm
Harvestworks Digital Media Center
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
preceded by a performance by Tommy Mintz and video by Lilly McElroy
596 BROADWAY (@ HOUSTON), SUITE 602
http://hdmcvideoartfest.wordpress.com/

OPENING NIGHT VIDEO DUMBO
Friday, September 26, 2008 at 7:30pm
Galapagos Art Center
16 Main Street
Brooklyn, New York

Our social and political landscape has changed dramatically, and unfortunately, during the Bush administration of 2001–08. As a result, the November presidential election seems to be one of the most highly anticipated, eagerly awaited, and critically important in years. in complete world is a feature-length documentary made up of street interviews done throughout NYC. Mixing political questions (‘Are we responsible for the government we get?’) with more broadly existential ones (’Do you feel you have control over your life?), the film centers on the tension between individual and collective responsibility.

in complete world can be seen as a user’s manual for citizenship in the 21st century, as well as a glimpse into the opinions and self-perceptions of a diverse group of Americans. It is a testament to the people of NYC in this new millennium, who freely offer up thoughtful, provocative and at times tender revelations to a complete stranger, just because she asked.

Shelly Silver is a New York–based artist who utilizes video, film, and photography, More on her work can be found at http://www.shellysilver.com