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  • Under the Hat: The Complicated History of the Pith Helmet (2024)
  • Short | 20 min | Short
Under the Hat: The Complicated History of the Pith Helmet (2024)
Short | 20 min | Short
Among history's charged artifacts stands the pith helmet, an emblem of colonial brutality shrouded in a complex past. For over four decades, Douglas Zinn has been on a relentless quest, immersing himself in a jungle of tropical sun hats, ...See moreAmong history's charged artifacts stands the pith helmet, an emblem of colonial brutality shrouded in a complex past. For over four decades, Douglas Zinn has been on a relentless quest, immersing himself in a jungle of tropical sun hats, amassing a collection of over 450 pith helmets along with ephemera: posters, toys, and stamps. This documentary is a thought-provoking exploration of how these artifacts continue to resonate with power, symbolizing a troubled legacy that still echoes in our modern consciousness. Through Zinn's expertise and scholarship, the film illuminates the helmet's transformation from a practical sunshade to a potent symbol of oppression, offering viewers a poignant reflection on the repercussions of the past. Written by Olympia Stone See less
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Olympia Stone (directed by)
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Jody Becker (writer)
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Olympia Stone (producer)
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Fred Story (composer)
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Simone Keith (cinematographer)
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Olympia Stone
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Oct 25, 2024 (United States)

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