The Fair

Directed by Ines Sommer

Exploring the rituals of a county fair, where people and animals compete for ribbons and tiaras.

Genre: Anthropology
Synopsis: Set in the Midwest, an annual county fair draws the community together for rituals of livestock judging, craft competitions, pig chases, and a beauty pageant. With a patient observational eye and subtle humor, The Fair follows people and animals competing for ribbons and tiaras, revealing traditional gender roles and the complex relationships between humans and animals along the way.
Stage: finished