The Illinois Parables(2016)
The Illinois Parables Synopsis
From dreamy aerial opening shots, we are sent on an expedition through the storied land of our fifth most populous state, Illinois, often called a miniature version of America. Deborah Stratman’s experimental documentary explores how physical landscapes and human politics can each re-interpret historical events. Eleven parables relay histories of settlement, removal, technological breakthrough, violence, messianism, and resistance. Who gets to write history—physical monuments, official news accounts, or personal spoken-word memories?
The Illinois Parables (2016) is a documentary and history film directed by Deborah Stratman, released on January 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h. It stars C. Felton Jennings II, Anna Toborg, Joshua Frieman and José Oubrerie. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Deborah Stratman
- Writers:
- Deborah Stratman
- Producers:
- Deborah Stratman
- Production:
- Pythagoras Film
- Status:
- Released
The Illinois Parables Cast & Crew
Main cast
- C. Felton Jennings II
C. Felton Jennings II
as Himself
- Anna Toborg
Anna Toborg
as Herself
- Joshua Frieman
Joshua Frieman
as Himself
- José Oubrerie
José Oubrerie
as Himself
- Daniel Verdier
Daniel Verdier
as Himself
David Gatten
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Deborah Stratman, written by Deborah Stratman, produced by Deborah Stratman.
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The Illinois Parables Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Illinois Parables – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Illinois Parables online?
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The Illinois Parables (2016) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Illinois Parables?
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The main cast of The Illinois Parables (2016) includes C. Felton Jennings II, Anna Toborg, Joshua Frieman, José Oubrerie and Daniel Verdier. The film was directed by Deborah Stratman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Illinois Parables released?
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The Illinois Parables was released on January 22, 2016 and runs for 1h.
Is The Illinois Parables worth watching?
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The Illinois Parables (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.