What does ‘unite’ mean to you? Culture Night Belfast

What does ‘unite’ mean to you? Culture Night Belfast
by Allan LEONARD
24 September 2010

As part of Culture Night Belfast, which was supported by the Unite against Hate campaign, Moochin Photoman took some distinctive portrait photographs using a ‘Through the Viewfinder’ technique.

I asked those who were photographed, “What does ‘unite’ mean to you?”

Several days later, at the Dark Horse, John “Moochin” Boucher displayed prints of his photos. It was fun to recognise individuals as they came in to collect their photos.

Meanwhile, I put together two videos.

The edited version is just under four minutes. Spoken replies are replaced with visual keywords. And the background soundtrack is Peter Corry’s rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Man In The Mirror”:

The full video is nearly 20 minutes and includes video clips of the varied and interesting answers to that important question:

PHOTOS:

Display and collection of photographs by John BAUCHER, as part of the Culture Night Belfast activities. The Dark Horse. Belfast, Northern Ireland. © Allan LEONARD @MrUlster
Display and collection of photographs by John BAUCHER, as part of the Culture Night Belfast activities. The Dark Horse. Belfast, Northern Ireland. © Allan LEONARD @MrUlster
Allan LEONARD showing his portrait by John BAUCHER. Display and collection of photographs by John BAUCHER, as part of the Culture Night Belfast activities. The Dark Horse. Belfast, Northern Ireland. © Allan LEONARD @MrUlster
John BAUCHER. Display and collection of photographs by John BAUCHER, as part of the Culture Night Belfast activities. The Dark Horse. Belfast, Northern Ireland. © Allan LEONARD @MrUlster

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