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Sherman George Greg Durbin
Description
Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Humanities and Social Sciences Traveling shots while driving into Slab City. Extended interview with Sleepy—“The slabs just aren’t what they used to be,” on contrast between rich and poor, his personal economy (“Last week I didn’t even make $25,…my propane is $6/week.” “This is a very hard time for me…now I have this trailer and car to live in.”) Sleepy is grateful for the help from his neighbors when he needs to recharge generator batteries. Also, “God provides in some way, shape or form.” And arguments which take place over C.B are touched upon. UC San Diego Library, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175 (https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/contact)
Type
moving image
Format
Videotape; 22 minutes, 6 seconds
Form/Genre
documentaries video recordings
Identifier
ark:/20775/bb9353204q
Language
English
Subject
Landscapes (environments) Campgrounds Deserts Food Stamps Citizens band radio Foundations (structural elements) Self-reliant living Conflict Interviews Concrete slabs Poverty Military camps Social classes Rural areas Roads Alternative lifestyles Documentaries Video recordings Niland, Imperial, California, United States Salton Sea, California, United States
Place
Niland, Imperial, California, United States Salton Sea, California, United States
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