The haunting truth of ghost stories | Coya Paz Brownrigg (re-release)
Summary
Writer and director Koya Paz-Brownrigg argues that ghost stories serve as vital archives for hidden histories, particularly regarding violence and injustice. She categorizes ghosts into those seeking acknowledgment, those marking appropriated spaces, and those representing enduring connections. By exploring these narratives, we uncover deep human longings for meaning, memory, and connection with the dead.
Topics discussed
October playlist intro and host welcome
Introduction to Koya Paz-Brownrigg's talk on ghosts
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Ghost stories as alternative historical archives
Spectrality studies and shifting perspective on ghosts
Creating '100 Hauntings' and the power of ordinary stories
Two key questions to ask about ghost stories
Type 1: The Furious Returned (injustice and memory)
Type 2: The Leave-Me-Alone Ghost (displacement)
Type 3: The Still-With-Us Ghost (connection and grief)
Ghost stories as a tool for vulnerability and connection
Conclusion: Asking for a ghost story to start conversations
Credits and production team
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