The word ‘Pettifogger’ is an archaic term used to describe a small-scale con-man and is the main character in Lewis Klahr’s experimental first full-length feature.(65 mins)
The Pettifogger becomes hypnotic as the viewer is taken on a journey across America - a year in the life of an American conman/gambler
Set in 1963, the film uses a wide variety of materials against textured backdrops – playing cards, markers, crumpled period photographs, cocktail sticks, cut-outs and figures taken from comic books.
Using repetitive imagery – cars, licence plates, gas stations – against overlapping soundtracks, we follow the character until the narrative becomes a less clear-cut. As we move towards the end of the year, a dramatic storm takes you into a dream-like state - flashing lights start to move to the fore and fast-moving blurred images are interspersed with casino chips and whisky bottles. A disorientating and compelling film. - Kim
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