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20238 minGdoc-short

i-485 (Vanishing Point)

20238 minGdoc-short

Eight minutes of photographic images and a green card marriage investigation unfold through a series of Zoom meetings during the pandemic.

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Eight minutes of photographic images and a green card marriage investigation unfold through a series of Zoom meetings during the pandemic.

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Zhuang Lengdirector

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In October 2019, a green card marriage took place in Las Vegas. The documentary i-485 (Vanishing Point) investigates this event through a series of Zoom meetings conducted during the pandemic. It features a collection of photographic images that are arranged and juxtaposed with the i-485 form, which is used by individuals in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status. The project combines elements of a document-zine and desktop performance.

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