"UNCLEAN"
"UNCLEAN: Is Urban Trauma The New Leprosy?" This innovative multi-disciplinary narrative project delves into the historical and contemporary parallels between the treatment of lepers in centuries past, and the present day treatment of urban trauma survivors.
Project medium: Multimedia production and discussion series.
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Year: 2023-2024
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Location: Boston University + Massachusetts State House
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Producers: Explanations From Exile
UNCLEAN: Is Urban Trama the New Lepricy?
Sponsored by MASS HUMANITIES and the MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL – BOSTON UNIVERSITY’S RACE, PRISON, JUSTICE ARTS AND VOICES 21C, in collaboration with EXPLANATIONS FROM EXILE proudly present "UNCLEAN: Is Urban Trauma The New Leprosy?" This innovative multi-disciplinary narrative project delves into the historical and contemporary parallels between the treatment of lepers in centuries past, and the present day treatment of urban trauma survivors.
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Contemporary stories from urban trauma survivors incarcerated for violent infractions will center society’s continued reliance on incarceration to address deadly comorbid symptoms found in under-resourced communities – specifically communities of color. Juxtaposing these time periods will highlight the way that skin presentation, specifically, has unduly determined the fate of afflicted community members across time.
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The UNCLEAN presentations and discussions will take place at two locations: May 2 at the Boston University College of Fine Arts from 6-9pm; May 28 at The State House (Hall of Flags) from 12:30-3:30. These events are FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
