Waving the Flag

Spoken word artist Harryette Mullen riffs on the Pledge of Allegiance in a poem that investigates the symbolism of the American flag and what it represents. As Mullen’s words comment on war, consumerism and fear of dissension, animator Sheila M. Sofian’s digitally created images and altered photographs interpret and illustrate the poem. The result: a thought-provoking and visceral critique of patriotism.