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201283 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Emma's Dilemma

201283 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Eighty-three minutes capture Emma Bee Bernstein's transition from pre-teen innocence to late teen complexity in New York City's downtown art scene.

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Eighty-three minutes capture Emma Bee Bernstein's transition from pre-teen innocence to late teen complexity in New York City's downtown art scene.

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Henry Hills

Henry Hillsdirector

Emma Bee Bernsteincast

Carolee Schneemann

Carolee Schneemanncast

Jackson Mac Lowcast

Ken Jacobs

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Emma Bee Bernstein stands at the heart of New York City's downtown art scene in Henry Hills's 2012 film, "Emma's Dilemma." The documentary follows her transition from pre-teen to late teen as she interacts with influential artists like Richard Foreman, Ken Jacobs, and Carolee Schneemann. Their work influences her understanding of art and identity. Hills employs unique cinematic techniques that challenge traditional video presentation, reflecting the dynamics of the downtown art movement and Bernstein's personal growth.

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